Kent County's estimated 2025 population is 195,257 with a growth rate of 1.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 3rd largest county in Delaware. The 2010 population was 162,972 and has seen a growth of 19.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kent County includes 59.91% White, 26.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (59.91%)
Black or African American (26.96%)
Two or more races (8.42%)
Asian (2.25%)
Other race (1.97%)
Native American (0.42%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110,861 | 59.91% |
| Black or African American | 49,879 | 26.96% |
| Two or more races | 15,583 | 8.42% |
| Asian | 4,156 | 2.25% |
| Other race | 3,642 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 786 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kent County's average per capita income is $47,390. Household income levels show a median of $72,872. The poverty rate stands at 11.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,255 | $115,576 |
| Families | $88,298 | $102,524 |
| Households | $72,872 | $89,176 |
| Non Families | $43,040 | $55,536 |
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