Kent County, Texas Population 2022
Kent County, Texas's estimated population is 870 with a growth rate of 4.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County, Texas is the 250th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 812 and has seen a growth of 7.14% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 92 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 324 | 232 | 252.17% |
| 1900 | 899 | 575 | 177.47% |
| 1910 | 2,655 | 1,756 | 195.33% |
| 1920 | 3,335 | 680 | 25.61% |
| 1930 | 3,851 | 516 | 15.47% |
| 1940 | 3,413 | -438 | -11.37% |
| 1950 | 2,249 | -1,164 | -34.10% |
| 1960 | 1,727 | -522 | -23.21% |
| 1970 | 1,434 | -293 | -16.97% |
| 1980 | 1,145 | -289 | -20.15% |
| 1990 | 1,010 | -135 | -11.79% |
| 2010 | 812 | -198 | -19.60% |
| 2011 | 813 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 825 | 12 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 782 | -43 | -5.21% |
| 2014 | 748 | -34 | -4.35% |
| 2015 | 747 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 748 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 759 | 11 | 1.47% |
| 2018 | 726 | -33 | -4.35% |
| 2019 | 762 | 36 | 4.96% |
| 2020 | 798 | 36 | 4.72% |
| 2021 | 834 | 36 | 4.51% |
| 2022 | 870 | 36 | 4.32% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 93.32% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.14% |
| Some Other Race | 24 | 3.41% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 2.13% |
Kent County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 286 | 2.28 | 81.5 |
| Married | 151 | 3.15 | 89.4 |
| Male | 12 | 2.42 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 2.06 | 0 |
| Non Family | 107 | 1.08 | 91.6 |
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Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 3.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 25.73% |
| Some College | 128 | 26.78% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 18.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 14.44% |
Kent County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 8 |
| White | 410 | 400 | 132 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 34 | 13 |
| Black | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Kent County, Texas Language by Age
Kent County, Texas Language
93.07% of Kent County, Texas residents speak only English, while 6.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.93% of the population.
Kent County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 39 | 54.17% |
| White | 570 | 41 | 7.19% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.27%
Male Poverty Rate
16.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kent County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kent County, Texas is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kent County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.26%.
Kent County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Kent County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Kent County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Kent County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 8.75% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 7.27% |
Kent County, Texas Veterans by Education
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
5%
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
91.76%
Born in Kent County, Texas
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
1.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.15% of Kent County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 91.76% having been born in Texas. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- 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