Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 196,696 with a growth rate of 0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 3rd largest county in Delaware. The 2010 population was 162,972 and has seen a growth of 20.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 144,883 adults, (34,294 of whom are seniors) in Kent County.
Female: 97,394 (51.9%)
Male: 90,210 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Kent County includes 58.08% White, 27.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108,953 | 58.08% |
| Black or African American | 50,730 | 27.04% |
| Two or more races | 17,870 | 9.53% |
| Asian | 4,694 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 4,325 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 927 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.06% |
Kent County's average per capita income is $49,387. Household income levels show a median of $74,477. The poverty rate stands at 10.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,983 | $121,427 |
| Families | $93,815 | $108,343 |
| Households | $74,477 | $92,801 |
| Non Families | $44,375 | $56,781 |
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