Kent County, Rhode Island
RI · FIPS 44003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 171,456 | — | #400 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $94,345 | +25.5% | #233 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #988 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $366,100 | +29.9% | #373 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,327 | +14.1% | #389 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.8% | #275 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kent County has a population of 171,456, making it the #400 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kent County is $94,345, ranking #233 out of 3,222 counties — 25.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Kent County is $366,100 (+29.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,327/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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96.8% of residents in Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Kent County, Rhode Island
Kent County, Rhode Island has a total population of 171,456, making it the 400th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kent County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kent County is $94,345, which ranks #233 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Kent County is $366,100, 29.9% above the national median. Renters in Kent County pay a median gross rent of $1,327 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kent County, 34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.
Kent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Kent County, Rhode Island 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.