Kent County's estimated 2025 population is 19,319 with a growth rate of 0.04% 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 -4.42% 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
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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