Kent County, Maryland Population 2022
Kent County, Maryland's estimated population is 19,386 with a growth rate of -0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County, Maryland is the 25th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 Population was 20,213 and has seen a growth of -4.09% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 12,836 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 11,771 | -1,065 | -8.30% |
| 1810 | 11,450 | -321 | -2.73% |
| 1820 | 11,453 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 1830 | 10,501 | -952 | -8.31% |
| 1840 | 10,842 | 341 | 3.25% |
| 1850 | 11,386 | 544 | 5.02% |
| 1860 | 13,267 | 1,881 | 16.52% |
| 1870 | 17,102 | 3,835 | 28.91% |
| 1880 | 17,605 | 503 | 2.94% |
| 1890 | 17,471 | -134 | -0.76% |
| 1900 | 18,786 | 1,315 | 7.53% |
| 1910 | 16,957 | -1,829 | -9.74% |
| 1920 | 15,026 | -1,931 | -11.39% |
| 1930 | 14,242 | -784 | -5.22% |
| 1940 | 13,465 | -777 | -5.46% |
| 1950 | 13,677 | 212 | 1.57% |
| 1960 | 15,481 | 1,804 | 13.19% |
| 1970 | 16,146 | 665 | 4.30% |
| 1980 | 16,695 | 549 | 3.40% |
| 1990 | 17,842 | 1,147 | 6.87% |
| 2010 | 20,213 | 2,371 | 13.29% |
| 2011 | 20,250 | 37 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 19,976 | -274 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 19,816 | -160 | -0.80% |
| 2014 | 19,777 | -39 | -0.20% |
| 2015 | 19,715 | -62 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 19,666 | -49 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 19,442 | -224 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 19,434 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 19,422 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 19,410 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 19,398 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 19,386 | -12 | -0.06% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,484 | 79.58% |
| Black or African American | 2,730 | 14.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 222 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 405 | 2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 594 | 3.05% |
Kent County, Maryland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,274 | 2.15 | 69.2 |
| Married | 3,763 | 2.64 | 89.1 |
| Male | 343 | 3.1 | 65.3 |
| Female | 844 | 3.2 | 28 |
| Non Family | 3,324 | 1.23 | 57.6 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 571 | 4.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 923 | 6.63% |
| High School Graduate | 4,341 | 31.19% |
| Some College | 2,198 | 15.79% |
| Associates Degree | 833 | 5.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,937 | 21.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,113 | 15.18% |
Kent County, Maryland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 26 |
| Other Race | 240 | 187 | 104 |
| White | 11,255 | 10,262 | 4,412 |
| Hispanic | 488 | 323 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 193 | 60 |
| Black | 1,946 | 1,613 | 369 |
| Islander | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
$44,508
Average Earnings
$53,544
Average Male
$33,721
Average Female
Kent County, Maryland Language by Age
Kent County, Maryland Language
94.30% of Kent County, Maryland residents speak only English, while 5.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.16% of the population.
Kent County, Maryland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 743 | 121 | 16.29% |
| Black | 2,471 | 357 | 14.45% |
| Multiple | 479 | 59 | 12.32% |
| White | 14,020 | 1,394 | 9.94% |
| Other | 72 | NaN% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.08%
Male Poverty Rate
10.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kent County, Maryland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kent County, Maryland is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kent County, Maryland is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.06%.
Kent County, Maryland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Kent County, Maryland Married by Age and Sex
Kent County, Maryland 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, Maryland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,226 | 9.18% |
| Black | 96 | 4.18% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 10.47% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.96% |
Kent County, Maryland Veterans by Education
3.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
52.07%
Born in Kent County, Maryland
95.10%
Native Born
4.90%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.10% of Kent County, Maryland residents were born in the United States, with 52.07% having been born in Maryland. 3.18% 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