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Population Data

Disparities and gaps frequently reveal themselves geographically, and efforts to address inequities benefit from local-scale data and strategies. The Data Center provides summary demographics at the state, county, census tract and zip code levels.

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Demographics

for Kent County

What is this section about?

Demographic data describes the socioeconomic makeup of a particular area, from characteristics such as race, ethnicity, and age to measures of wealth. Understanding demographic diversity within Zip codes and across the state is key to establishing the context of equity and inclusion challenges in Delaware.


Population Total

180,078
people
Population Density
The population density figure in Kent County is 307 people per square mile, which is lower than the state figure of 504 people per square mile.
2021
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State Area Deprivation Index

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on a scale of 1 to 10
Median Household Income
The median household income figure in Kent County is $63,715, which is lower than the state figure of $72,724.
2021
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Poverty Rate
The poverty rate percent in Kent County is 12.9%, which is higher than the state percent of 11.1%.
2021
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Population By Race

for Kent County

2021

Race
Total Count
% of Population
Pacific islander
54N/A
Native american
9671%
Other race
2,8342%
Asian
3,7642%
Two or more races
9,4896%
Black
46,33926%
White
114,51564%
Total
177,962100%

Population By Ethnicity

for Kent County

2021

Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
13,5538%
Non hispanic
166,52593%
Total
180,078100%

Population By Age

for Kent County

2021

Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
41,57423%
Between 18 and 65
107,56160%
Over 65
30,94317%
Total
180,078100%