Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 19,613 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 24th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 20,213 and has seen a growth of -2.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.6 years
Female: 49.6 years
Male: 47.9 years
There are 16,357 adults, (5,305 of whom are seniors) in Kent County.
Female: 10,199 (52.7%)
Male: 9,147 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Kent County includes 77.03% White, 13.99% Black or African American, 3.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,903 | 77.03% |
| Black or African American | 2,707 | 13.99% |
| Two or more races | 829 | 4.29% |
| Other race | 662 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Kent County's average per capita income is $51,755. Household income levels show a median of $80,147. The poverty rate stands at 9.66%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,819 | - |
| Families | $106,208 | $131,038 |
| Households | $80,147 | $106,060 |
| Non Families | $53,408 | $67,380 |
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