Kent County's 2026 population is estimated at 174,712, reflecting a 0.7% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Kent County is the 2nd largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 166,029 and has grown 5.23% since 2010.
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 140,537 adults, (35,017 of whom are seniors) in Kent County.
Female: 87,631 (51.1%)
Male: 83,825 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Kent County includes 85.22% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146,114 | 85.22% |
| Two or more races | 12,273 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 5,056 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 3,919 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 3,552 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 451 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.05% |
Kent County 's average per capita income is $60,314. Household income levels show a median of $94,345. The poverty rate stands at 7.46%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $135,301 | - |
| Families | $119,830 | $143,762 |
| Households | $94,345 | $119,389 |
| Non Families | $50,470 | $71,666 |
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