Kent County, Delaware
Located in Delaware, Kent County has a population of 187,604 residents and a median age of 38.8 years, making it the #368 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median home value is $316,600, and the median household income is $74,477, which is 1% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Kent County, 27.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 18.3% below the national average, ranking #963 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Kent County is 75.1 years. 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.2% of adults in Kent County smoke , 39.3% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 46.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Kent County is 6.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
16.2% of children in Kent County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Kent County is 65.1%. The mean commute time is 29.4 min, which is 6.5% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Kent County voted Democratic with a margin of 2.0%. The vote was 50.2% Dem / 48.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.