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
40th
Median Household Income $80,147 +6.7% #578 / 3,222
82th
Median Age 48.6 years +24.9% #315 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $330,900 +17.4% #489 / 3,222
85th
Median Gross Rent $1,209 +4.0% #524 / 3,222
84th
Poverty Rate 9.7% -23.3% #711 / 3,222
78th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.3%
Native Born
3.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$80,147 +6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #578 of 3,222
82th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,492 +15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #293 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.7% −23.3% vs nat'l
Rank #711 of 3,222
78th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.9% −44.7% vs nat'l
Rank #637 of 3,222
80th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.6% +17.5% vs nat'l
Rank #292 of 3,222
91th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.5 min +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,163 of 3,222
64th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$330,900 +17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #489 of 3,222
85th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,209 +4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #524 of 3,222
84th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.5% +12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,925 of 3,222
40th percentile
72.5% Homeownership

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Health

93.9% of residents in Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.

93.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.9% +2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,072 of 3,222
67th percentile

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.