Kent County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,346 | — | #1,921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,147 | +6.7% | #578 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.6 years | +24.9% | #315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $330,900 | +17.4% | #489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,209 | +4.0% | #524 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.3% | #711 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kent County has a population of 19,346, making it the #1,921 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kent County is $80,147, ranking #578 out of 3,222 counties — 6.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Kent County is $330,900 (+17.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,209/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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93.9% of residents in Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Kent County, Maryland
Kent County, Maryland has a total population of 19,346, making it the 1,921st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kent County is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kent County is $80,147, which ranks #578 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Kent County is $330,900, 17.4% above the national median. Renters in Kent County pay a median gross rent of $1,209 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kent County, 39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Kent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).
All data for Kent County, Maryland 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.