Population 19,346 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kent County
Household size in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Kent County are small: just 2.15 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.42, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Maryland county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, Kent County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Maryland's 24 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Kent County (12.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kent County
Renters in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kent County own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Kent County: 18.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Kent County was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $861 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $865 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,045 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,310 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Kent County runs $1,310 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $449 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kent County
Bachelor's degrees in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.7% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Kent County than nationally: 38.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Maryland overall (43.4%). The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Kent County have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Maryland. The share with a diploma is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kent County
| Period | Kent County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kent County has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Maryland county has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kent County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 2.15 | 47.2 | 12.0% | 27.5% | 18.6% | 1977 | $1,310 | 38.7% | 91.2% | 2.9% |
| Kent County | 2.65 | 39.3 | 13.3% | 27.5% | 7.5% | 1992 | $1,378 | 27.4% | 91.1% | 5.9% |
| Baltimore City | 2.29 | 37.6 | 15.8% | 52.5% | 13.4% | 1953 | $1,395 | 36.4% | 87.1% | 7.3% |
| Baltimore County | 2.59 | 40.9 | 11.9% | 33.6% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,680 | 42.2% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| Howard County | 2.84 | 40.6 | 9.1% | 28.5% | 4.4% | 1991 | $2,257 | 64.5% | 94.8% | 3.6% |
| Jefferson County | 2.59 | 41.7 | 11.0% | 19.7% | 8.4% | 1991 | $1,157 | 34.3% | 89.8% | 3.8% |
| Clarke County | 2.60 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 1981 | $1,307 | 40.1% | 92.9% | 2.5% |
| Winchester City | 2.39 | 38.5 | 13.7% | 56.4% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,411 | 29.6% | 87.1% | 7.0% |
| Frederick County | 2.70 | 42.7 | 10.8% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 1996 | $1,700 | 32.6% | 90.1% | 4.0% |
| Hampshire County | 2.80 | 45.8 | 11.9% | 17.3% | 31.8% | 1986 | $816 | 19.6% | 88.9% | 8.6% |
| Tucker County | 2.34 | 51.5 | 5.0% | 19.1% | 30.1% | 1974 | $678 | 23.8% | 90.5% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bienville Parish, LA · Wayne County, MS · Wayne County, KY · Wayne County, IL · Washington County, NE · Washington County, ID · Washington County, AL · Waseca County, MN · Warren County, NC · Brown County, MN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kent County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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