Kent County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48263 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 734 #3,204 / 3,222
1th
Median Household Income $72,889 -3.0% #979 / 3,222
70th
Median Age 60.0 years +54.2% #7 / 3,222
100th
Median Home Value $122,200 -56.7% #2,626 / 3,222
18th
Median Gross Rent $675 -42.0% #2,854 / 3,222
11th
Poverty Rate 9.9% -21.8% #763 / 3,222
76th

Demographics

Kent County has a population of 734, making it the #3,204 most populous county in the US. The median age is 60.0 years, which is 54.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Kent County is $72,889, ranking #979 out of 3,222 counties — 3.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 8.5%.

Median Household Income
$72,889 −3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #979 of 3,222
70th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,774 −6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #979 of 3,222
70th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.9% −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #763 of 3,222
76th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.5% +59.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,992 of 3,222
7th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.3% −22.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,072 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
16.1 min −41.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,119 of 3,222
3th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Kent County is $122,200 (-56.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $675/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.

Median Home Value
$122,200 −56.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,626 of 3,222
18th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$675 −42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,854 of 3,222
11th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.2% +23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #758 of 3,222
76th percentile
79.2% Homeownership

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Health

96.2% of residents in Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.

96.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2% +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #225 of 3,222
93th percentile

About Kent County, Texas

Kent County, Texas has a total population of 734, making it the 3,204th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kent County is 60.0 years, which is 54.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Kent County is $72,889, which ranks #979 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5%.

The median home value in Kent County is $122,200, 56.7% below the national median. Renters in Kent County pay a median gross rent of $675 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Kent County, 26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.1 min.

Kent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).

All data for Kent County, Texas 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.