Kent, Ohio Population 2022
Kent is a city located in Portage County Ohio. Kent has a 2020 population of 28,077. Kent is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,215 in 2010.
The average household income in Kent is $54,753 with a poverty rate of 23.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $789 per month, and the median house value is $154,400. The median age in Kent is 23.8 years, 24.2 years for males, and 23.5 years for females.
Kent Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentwas:
- White: 79.43%
- Black or African American: 9.52%
- Two or more races: 5.49%
- Asian: 4.55%
- Other race: 0.80%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,589 | 79.43% |
| Black or African American | 2,826 | 9.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 61 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 1,352 | 4.55% |
| Some Other Race | 239 | 0.80% |
| Two or More Races | 1,631 | 5.49% |
Kent Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,792 | 2.24 | 41.2 |
| Married | 3,390 | 3.18 | 75.8 |
| Male | 509 | 3.28 | 38.9 |
| Female | 1,121 | 2.97 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 5,772 | 1.45 | 21.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 1.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 567 | 4.01% |
| High School Graduate | 3,498 | 24.76% |
| Some College | 2,661 | 18.83% |
| Associates Degree | 913 | 6.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,887 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,398 | 24.05% |
Kent Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 98 | 98 | 93 |
| Asian | 725 | 679 | 501 |
| White | 11,392 | 10,722 | 5,297 |
| Hispanic | 268 | 268 | 87 |
| Black | 1,188 | 1,133 | 283 |
| 2+ Races | 488 | 488 | 81 |
| Native American | 51 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 94.90%.
$35,823
Average Earnings
$39,160
Average Male
$30,492
Average Female
Kent Language by Age
Kent Language
91.35% of Kent residents speak only English, while 8.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.01% of the population.
Kent Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 51 | 51 | 100.00% |
| Black | 2,195 | 920 | 41.91% |
| Asian | 1,135 | 339 | 29.87% |
| Hispanic | 538 | 146 | 27.14% |
| White | 18,932 | 4,054 | 21.41% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 1,431 | 279 | 19.50% |
23.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.21%
Male Poverty Rate
25.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kent
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kent is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kent is Multiple, with 19.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.70%.
Kent Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Kent Married by Age and Sex
Kent Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kent Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 849 | 4.09% |
| Black | 200 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.37% |
| Other Race | 5 | 2.09% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 6.14% |
Kent Veterans by Education
9.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.45%
Born in Kent
92.87%
Native Born
7.13%
Foreign Born
6.05%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.87% of Kent residents were born in the United States, with 67.45% having been born in Ohio. 6.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 3,309 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 3,501 | 192 | 0.57% |
| 1900 | 4,541 | 1,040 | 2.64% |
| 1910 | 4,488 | -53 | -0.12% |
| 1920 | 7,070 | 2,582 | 4.65% |
| 1930 | 8,375 | 1,305 | 1.71% |
| 1940 | 8,581 | 206 | 0.24% |
| 1950 | 12,418 | 3,837 | 3.77% |
| 1960 | 17,836 | 5,418 | 3.69% |
| 1970 | 28,183 | 10,347 | 4.68% |
| 1980 | 26,164 | -2,019 | -0.74% |
| 1990 | 28,835 | 2,671 | 0.98% |
| 2000 | 27,906 | -929 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 28,904 | 998 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 28,835 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 28,766 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 28,697 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 28,628 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 28,559 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 28,490 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 28,421 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 28,352 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 28,283 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 28,215 | -68 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 28,146 | -69 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 28,077 | -69 | -0.25% |