Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 174,712 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 2nd largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 166,029 and has seen a growth of 5.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 140,537 adults, (35,017 of whom are seniors) in Kent County.
Female: 87,631 (51.1%)
Male: 83,825 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Kent County includes 85.22% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146,114 | 85.22% |
| Two or more races | 12,273 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 5,056 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 3,919 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 3,552 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 451 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.05% |
Kent County's average per capita income is $60,314. Household income levels show a median of $94,345. The poverty rate stands at 7.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $135,301 | - |
| Families | $119,830 | $143,762 |
| Households | $94,345 | $119,389 |
| Non Families | $50,470 | $71,666 |
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