Kent County, Delaware
DE · FIPS 10001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 187,604 | — | #368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,477 | -0.9% | #872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,415 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $316,600 | +12.3% | #542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,354 | +16.4% | #359 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.6% | #936 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kent County has a population of 187,604, making it the #368 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kent County is $74,477, ranking #872 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Kent County is $316,600 (+12.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,354/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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93.4% of residents in Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Kent County, Delaware
Kent County, Delaware has a total population of 187,604, making it the 368th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kent County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kent County is $74,477, which ranks #872 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Kent County is $316,600, 12.3% above the national median. Renters in Kent County pay a median gross rent of $1,354 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kent County, 27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.4 min.
Kent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.1%).
All data for Kent County, Delaware comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.