Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 173,810 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 2nd largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 166,029 and has seen a growth of 4.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kent County includes 86.6% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (86.6%)
Two or more races (6.28%)
Asian (2.97%)
Black or African American (2.06%)
Other race (1.9%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147,797 | 86.6% |
| Two or more races | 10,718 | 6.28% |
| Asian | 5,071 | 2.97% |
| Black or African American | 3,513 | 2.06% |
| Other race | 3,250 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 222 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kent County's average per capita income is $59,015. Household income levels show a median of $91,278. The poverty rate stands at 7.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,608 | - |
| Families | $114,721 | $140,242 |
| Households | $91,278 | $115,863 |
| Non Families | $51,028 | $68,555 |
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