Kent County, Delaware Population 2022
Kent County, Delaware's estimated population is 187,524 with a growth rate of 1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County, Delaware is the 4th largest county in Delaware. The 2010 Population was 162,956 and has seen a growth of 15.08% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 18,920 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 19,554 | 634 | 3.35% |
| 1810 | 20,495 | 941 | 4.81% |
| 1820 | 20,793 | 298 | 1.45% |
| 1830 | 19,913 | -880 | -4.23% |
| 1840 | 19,872 | -41 | -0.21% |
| 1850 | 22,816 | 2,944 | 14.81% |
| 1860 | 27,804 | 4,988 | 21.86% |
| 1870 | 29,804 | 2,000 | 7.19% |
| 1880 | 32,874 | 3,070 | 10.30% |
| 1890 | 32,664 | -210 | -0.64% |
| 1900 | 32,762 | 98 | 0.30% |
| 1910 | 32,721 | -41 | -0.13% |
| 1920 | 31,023 | -1,698 | -5.19% |
| 1930 | 31,841 | 818 | 2.64% |
| 1940 | 34,441 | 2,600 | 8.17% |
| 1950 | 37,870 | 3,429 | 9.96% |
| 1960 | 65,651 | 27,781 | 73.36% |
| 1970 | 81,892 | 16,241 | 24.74% |
| 1980 | 98,219 | 16,327 | 19.94% |
| 1990 | 110,993 | 12,774 | 13.01% |
| 2010 | 162,956 | 51,963 | 46.82% |
| 2011 | 165,110 | 2,154 | 1.32% |
| 2012 | 167,297 | 2,187 | 1.32% |
| 2013 | 169,038 | 1,741 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 171,456 | 2,418 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 173,128 | 1,672 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 174,542 | 1,414 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 176,499 | 1,957 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 178,540 | 2,041 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 180,786 | 2,246 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 183,032 | 2,246 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 185,278 | 2,246 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 187,524 | 2,246 | 1.21% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116,704 | 65.15% |
| Black or African American | 45,803 | 25.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,167 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 3,756 | 2.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 2,169 | 1.21% |
| Two or More Races | 9,489 | 5.30% |
Kent County, Delaware Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67,299 | 2.59 | 68.8 |
| Married | 31,168 | 3.17 | 83.1 |
| Male | 3,746 | 3.05 | 59.2 |
| Female | 10,592 | 3.37 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 21,793 | 1.3 | 58 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,097 | 4.24% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,351 | 7.78% |
| High School Graduate | 40,027 | 33.32% |
| Some College | 26,057 | 21.69% |
| Associates Degree | 10,148 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,299 | 15.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,155 | 9.29% |
Kent County, Delaware Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Asian | 2,778 | 2,140 | 1,140 |
| White | 78,781 | 69,929 | 19,533 |
| Black | 27,943 | 24,867 | 6,624 |
| Hispanic | 6,840 | 5,249 | 1,405 |
| Other Race | 1,451 | 1,195 | 291 |
| 2+ Races | 3,865 | 3,630 | 722 |
| Native American | 915 | 659 | 121 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$39,351
Average Earnings
$43,505
Average Male
$33,243
Average Female
Kent County, Delaware Language by Age
Kent County, Delaware Language
88.76% of Kent County, Delaware residents speak only English, while 11.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.87% of the population.
Kent County, Delaware Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 27 | 15 | 55.56% |
| Multiple | 9,291 | 2,230 | 24.00% |
| Black | 42,362 | 8,017 | 18.92% |
| Hispanic | 12,695 | 2,231 | 17.57% |
| Native | 1,151 | 200 | 17.38% |
| Asian | 3,745 | 458 | 12.23% |
| White | 106,910 | 10,438 | 9.76% |
| Other | 335 | NaN% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.48%
Male Poverty Rate
14.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kent County, Delaware
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kent County, Delaware is Islander, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kent County, Delaware is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.00%.
Kent County, Delaware Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Kent County, Delaware Married by Age and Sex
Kent County, Delaware Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Kent County, Delaware Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,991 | 13.28% |
| Black | 4,264 | 12.46% |
| Native American | 238 | 22.67% |
| Asian | 212 | 6.60% |
| Other Race | 148 | 9.41% |
| 2+ Races | 389 | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 7.37% |
Kent County, Delaware Veterans by Education
7.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
46.20%
Born in Kent County, Delaware
93.85%
Native Born
6.15%
Foreign Born
2.64%
Non Citizen
3.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.85% of Kent County, Delaware residents were born in the United States, with 46.20% having been born in Delaware. 2.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990