Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 19,789 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 24th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 20,213 and has seen a growth of -2.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kent County includes 77.75% White, 14.22% Black or African American, 3.69% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.75%)
Black or African American (14.22%)
Other race (3.69%)
Two or more races (3.34%)
Asian (0.99%)
Native American (0.02%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,978 | 77.75% |
| Black or African American | 2,739 | 14.22% |
| Other race | 711 | 3.69% |
| Two or more races | 643 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 190 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kent County's average per capita income is $50,211. Household income levels show a median of $74,402. The poverty rate stands at 9.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,577 | - |
| Families | $104,630 | $125,872 |
| Households | $74,402 | $100,801 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $62,611 |
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