Kent City, MI

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Kent City Overview

1,379
TOTAL POPULATION
681
MALE POPULATION
698
FEMALE POPULATION
97.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,770
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,667
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,542
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
756
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kent City Zip Codes

Kent City Area Codes

Race in Kent City

The most populous races in Kent City are White / Caucasian (1,248 | 90.5%), Hispanic or Latino (311 | 22.6%), and Two or more Races (77 | 5.6%).
Race in Kent City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American181.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific20.2%
Hispanic or Latino31122.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,24890.5%
Two or more Races775.6%
Some other Race342.5%
Total1,379100.0%

Ancestry in Kent City

The most populous ancestries reported in Kent City are Mexican (295 | 21.4%), German (269 | 19.5%), English (123 | 8.9%), Dutch (122 | 8.8%), and Irish (116 | 8.4%), together accounting for 67.1% of all Kent City residents.
Ancestry in Kent City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American231.7%
Central American Indian40.3%
Chippewa120.9%
Czech614.4%
Danish20.2%
Dutch1228.8%
English1238.9%
European40.3%
Finnish80.6%
French141.0%
French Canadian261.9%
German26919.5%
Greek594.3%
Hopi40.3%
Iranian20.2%
Irish1168.4%
Italian473.4%
Lithuanian30.2%
Mexican29521.4%
Norwegian181.3%
Pennsylvania German30.2%
Polish735.3%
Puerto Rican40.3%
Romanian30.2%
Russian151.1%
Samoan20.2%
Scottish20.2%
Swedish261.9%
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Immigrants in Kent City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kent City came from Central America (273 | 19.8%), Latin America (273 | 19.8%), Mexico (273 | 19.8%), Eastern Europe (2 | 0.2%), and Europe (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 59.7% of all Kent City residents.
Immigrants in Kent City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America27319.8%
Eastern Europe20.2%
Europe20.2%
Latin America27319.8%
Mexico27319.8%
Moldova20.2%
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Sex and Age in Kent City

Sex and Age in Kent City

The most populous age groups in Kent City are 30 to 34 Years (92 | 13.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (107 | 15.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kent City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (4.1%)63 (9.0%)
5 to 9 Years78 (11.5%)19 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years60 (8.8%)84 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Years47 (6.9%)46 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years37 (5.4%)52 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years60 (8.8%)33 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years92 (13.5%)107 (15.3%)
35 to 39 Years55 (8.1%)28 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years26 (3.8%)31 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years24 (3.5%)34 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years26 (3.8%)54 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years57 (8.4%)50 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years53 (7.8%)30 (4.3%)
65 to 69 Years15 (2.2%)29 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years11 (1.6%)6 (0.9%)
75 to 79 Years4 (0.6%)8 (1.1%)
80 to 84 Years1 (0.2%)18 (2.6%)
85 Years and over7 (1.0%)6 (0.9%)
Total681 (100.0%)698 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kent City

Median Family Size in Kent City

The median family size in Kent City is 3.40 persons per family, with single female/mother families (47 | 14.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (19 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kent City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple266 (80.1%)3.38
Single Male/Father19 (5.7%)2.63
Single Female/Mother47 (14.2%)3.79
Total Families332 (100.0%)3.40

Median Household Size in Kent City

The median household size in Kent City is 2.84 persons per household, with single female/mother households (47 | 9.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.47 persons per household. non-family households (153 | 31.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kent City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple266 (54.8%)3.43
Single Male/Father19 (3.9%)3.47
Single Female/Mother47 (9.7%)4.47
Non-family153 (31.6%)1.24
Total Households485 (100.0%)2.84

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kent City

Out of a total of 485 households in Kent City, 332 (68.4%) are family households, while 153 (31.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 6-person households, comprising 108, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 122.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kent City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-122 (25.2%)
2-Person Households86 (17.7%)24 (5.0%)
3-Person Households40 (8.3%)7 (1.4%)
4-Person Households52 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households39 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households108 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (68.4%)153 (31.6%)

Female Fertility in Kent City

Fertility by Age in Kent City

Average fertility rate in Kent City is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kent City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years19 (82.6%)99.0
35 to 50 years4 (17.4%)40.0
Total23 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kent City

17.4% of women with births (23) in Kent City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kent City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (17.4%)19 (82.6%)

Fertility by Education in Kent City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kent City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10 (43.5%)192.0
High School Diploma9 (39.1%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (17.4%)63.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kent City

82.6% of women with births in Kent City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kent City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (17.4%)19 (82.6%)

Income in Kent City

Income Overview in Kent City

Per Capita Income in Kent City is $24,770, while median incomes of families and households are $91,667 and $68,542 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,379$24,770
Median Family Income332$91,667
Mean Family Income332$85,063
Median Household Income485$68,542
Mean Household Income485$74,583
Income Deficit332$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,37933.89%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,37966.11¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3790.32

Earnings by Sex in Kent City

Average Earnings in Kent City are $32,731, $34,033 for men and $22,500 for women, a difference of 33.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Kent City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male441 (54.0%)$34,033
Female376 (46.0%)$22,500
Total817 (100.0%)$32,731

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kent City

The most common earnings brackets in Kent City are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (87 | 19.7%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (44 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kent City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (0.9%)33 (8.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (1.4%)29 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (2.3%)7 (1.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99921 (4.8%)11 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (3.6%)30 (8.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.4%)8 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)38 (10.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (3.6%)13 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49973 (16.6%)19 (5.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (1.8%)9 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (2.3%)32 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99987 (19.7%)10 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (2.3%)30 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99942 (9.5%)26 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99920 (4.5%)44 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99923 (5.2%)3 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99937 (8.4%)8 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99932 (7.3%)8 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (1.6%)18 (4.8%)
$100,000+17 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total441 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kent City

Average earnings in Kent City are $34,475 for men and $28,558 for women, a difference of 17.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,893, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,327. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,375, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kent City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$33,327$36,471
College or Associate's Degree$50,417$26,667
Bachelor's Degree$90,893$44,375
Graduate Degree$58,750$42,917
Total$34,475$28,558

Family Income in Kent City

Family Income Brackets in Kent City

According to the Kent City family income data, there are 128 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kent City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00041.2%
$10,000 to $14,99930.9%
$15,000 to $24,99951.5%
$25,000 to $34,999164.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994613.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997723.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993711.1%
$100,000 to $149,99912838.6%
$150,000 to $199,999164.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kent City

6-person families (91 | 27.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kent City with $101,079 per family, while 2-person families (96 | 28.9%) have the highest median income of $35,288 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kent City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families96 (28.9%)$70,577
3-Person Families58 (17.5%)$0
4-Person Families32 (9.6%)$94,167
5-Person Families48 (14.5%)$98,750
6-Person Families91 (27.4%)$101,079
7+ Person Families7 (2.1%)$0
Total332 (100.0%)$91,667

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kent City

The median family income in Kent City is $91,667, with families comprising 3+ earners (134) having the highest median family income of $101,952, while families with no earners (10) have the lowest median family income of $46,250, accounting for 40.4% and 3.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kent City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10 (3.0%)$46,250
1 Earner98 (29.5%)$57,500
2 Earners90 (27.1%)$69,583
3+ Earners134 (40.4%)$101,952
Total332 (100.0%)$91,667

Household Income in Kent City

Household Income Brackets in Kent City

With 138 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kent City, accounting for 28.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Kent City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999224.5%
$15,000 to $24,999306.2%
$25,000 to $34,999296.0%
$35,000 to $49,9999018.6%
$50,000 to $74,99910922.5%
$75,000 to $99,999479.7%
$100,000 to $149,99913828.5%
$150,000 to $199,999163.3%
$200,000+40.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kent City

The median household income in Kent City is $68,542, with the highest median household income of $91,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 211 households (43.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,911, with 67 households (13.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kent City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19 (3.9%)$61,528
25 to 44 Years211 (43.5%)$91,250
45 to 64 Years188 (38.8%)$71,250
65+ Years67 (13.8%)$44,911
Total485 (100.0%)$68,542

Poverty in Kent City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent City

With 10.0% poverty level for males and 12.5% for females among the residents of Kent City, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (75.0%) and 27 females (42.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (35.7%)27 (42.9%)
5 Years12 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years2 (4.5%)2 (5.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (19.1%)2 (10.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)8 (10.8%)
25 to 34 Years12 (7.9%)22 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)8 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years2 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years9 (8.2%)10 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (15.4%)3 (8.6%)
75 Years and over1 (8.3%)4 (12.5%)
Total68 (10.0%)86 (12.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent City

According to the poverty statistics in Kent City, males aged 15 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (64.3%)36 (57.1%)
5 Years4 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years62 (83.8%)53 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years42 (95.5%)36 (94.7%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (80.9%)18 (90.0%)
18 to 24 Years59 (100.0%)66 (89.2%)
25 to 34 Years140 (92.1%)118 (84.3%)
35 to 44 Years81 (100.0%)51 (86.4%)
45 to 54 Years48 (96.0%)88 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years101 (91.8%)70 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years22 (84.6%)32 (91.4%)
75 Years and over11 (91.7%)28 (87.5%)
Total609 (90.0%)600 (87.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kent City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kent City show that 0.7% or 2 of the total 266 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.7%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kent City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children118 (98.3%)2 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total264 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kent City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kent City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (36.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (83.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)19 (40.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kent City

The poverty data for Kent City shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (0.7%) and 19 of the single-parent households (28.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (1.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kent City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (21.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (83.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total2 (0.7%)19 (28.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Kent City

Employment by Class of Employer in Kent City

Among the 735 employed individuals in Kent City, private company employees (607 | 82.6%), local government employees (47 | 6.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (44 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kent City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees60782.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)60.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)202.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations446.0%
Local Government Employees476.4%
State Government Employees81.1%
Federal Government Employees30.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total735100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kent City

According to the labor force statistics for Kent City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,039), 72.8% or 756 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 95.5% or 85 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.2% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kent City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41 (48.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years85 (95.5%)7 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years86 (92.5%)4 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years179 (89.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years125 (89.3%)8 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years126 (91.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years51 (47.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years60 (72.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total756 (72.8%)19 (2.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kent City

According to labor force statistics for Kent City, 82.5% of individuals (627) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (760) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.5% or 84 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kent City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School78 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma307 (77.5%)5 (1.3%)
College / Associate Degree158 (90.8%)9 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher84 (95.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total627 (82.5%)14 (1.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kent City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kent City are Community & Social Service (76 | 10.3%), Management (42 | 5.7%), Legal Services & Support (41 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (25 | 3.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kent City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kent City, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (54.8%), Education, Arts & Media (40.0%), and Business & Financial (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kent City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (54.8%)19 (45.2%)
Business & Financial2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (5.3%)72 (94.7%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (9.1%)20 (90.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)31 (20.7%)119 (79.3%)
Total (Overall)432 (58.6%)305 (41.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kent City are Food Preparation & Serving (55 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (27 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (21 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (8 | 1.1%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Kent City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kent City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (83.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kent City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (16.4%)46 (83.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)34 (29.1%)83 (70.9%)
Total (Overall)432 (58.6%)305 (41.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kent City are Sales & Related (122 | 16.6%), and Office & Administration (50 | 6.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kent City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kent City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related99 (81.1%)23 (18.9%)
Office & Administration23 (46.0%)27 (54.0%)
Total (Category)122 (70.9%)50 (29.1%)
Total (Overall)432 (58.6%)305 (41.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kent City are Construction & Extraction (92 | 12.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 1.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kent City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kent City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Construction & Extraction82 (89.1%)10 (10.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)97 (87.4%)14 (12.6%)
Total (Overall)432 (58.6%)305 (41.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kent City are Material Moving (115 | 15.6%), Production (66 | 9.0%), and Transportation (6 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kent City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kent City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (66.7%)22 (33.3%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving98 (85.2%)17 (14.8%)
Total (Category)148 (79.1%)39 (20.9%)
Total (Overall)432 (58.6%)305 (41.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kent City

Employment Industries in Kent City

The major employment industries in Kent City include Manufacturing (128 | 17.4%), Retail Trade (104 | 14.1%), Administrative & Support (101 | 13.7%), Construction (93 | 12.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (73 | 9.9%).
Employment Industries in Kent City

Employment Industries by Sex in Kent City

The Kent City industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Administrative & Support (92.1%), and Construction (89.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (91.8%), Educational Services (87.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (85.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kent City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction83 (89.2%)10 (10.7%)
Manufacturing87 (68.0%)41 (32.0%)
Wholesale Trade7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Retail Trade77 (74.0%)27 (26.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Utilities12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (8.2%)45 (91.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support93 (92.1%)8 (7.9%)
Educational Services3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (14.8%)46 (85.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (17.8%)60 (82.2%)
Public Administration7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Total432 (58.6%)305 (41.4%)

Education in Kent City

School Enrollment in Kent City

The most common levels of schooling among the 368 students in Kent City are middle school (140 | 38.0%), elementary school (73 | 19.8%), and high school (57 | 15.5%).
School Enrollment in Kent City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool123.3%
Kindergarten277.3%
Elementary School7319.8%
Middle School14038.0%
High School5715.5%
College / Undergraduate4412.0%
Graduate / Professional154.1%
Total368100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kent City

Out of a total of 368 students who are enrolled in schools in Kent City, 2 (0.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 366 (99.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (1.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kent City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds142 (98.6%)2 (1.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total366 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kent City

Business (24 | 25.5%), education (20 | 21.3%), engineering (14 | 14.9%), liberal arts & history (11 | 11.7%), and science & technology (8 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 94 individuals in Kent City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kent City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics22.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural11.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology11.1%
Social Sciences22.1%
Engineering1414.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies33.2%
Science & Technology88.5%
Business2425.5%
Education2021.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1111.7%
Visual & Performing Arts22.1%
Communications22.1%
Arts & Humanities44.3%
Total94100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kent City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kent City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kent City are males with 2 vehicles (240, accounting for 55.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (113, making up 79.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kent City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle39 (9.0%)37 (12.2%)
2 Vehicles240 (55.6%)113 (37.3%)
3 Vehicles77 (17.8%)68 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles30 (6.9%)38 (12.5%)
5 or more Vehicles46 (10.6%)45 (14.8%)
Total432 (100.0%)303 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kent City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kent City are 20 to 24 minutes (240 commuters, 33.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (121 commuters, 16.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (80 commuters, 11.0%).
Commute Time in Kent City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes375.1%
5 to 9 Minutes517.0%
10 to 14 Minutes8011.0%
15 to 19 Minutes314.3%
20 to 24 Minutes24033.0%
25 to 29 Minutes405.5%
30 to 34 Minutes12116.6%
35 to 39 Minutes304.1%
40 to 44 Minutes253.4%
45 to 59 Minutes446.0%
60 to 89 Minutes192.6%
90 or more Minutes91.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Kent City

The most common commute times in Kent City are 20 to 24 minutes (189 commuters, 44.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (93 commuters, 31.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kent City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13 (3.0%)24 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes24 (5.6%)27 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes50 (11.7%)30 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes18 (4.2%)13 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes189 (44.3%)51 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes24 (5.6%)16 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes28 (6.6%)93 (31.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes19 (4.4%)11 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (2.8%)13 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes25 (5.9%)19 (6.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes16 (3.7%)3 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes9 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kent City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kent City are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (102, 23.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (58, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kent City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM62 (14.5%)3 (1.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM45 (10.5%)24 (8.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM31 (7.3%)15 (5.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM102 (23.9%)31 (10.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30 (7.0%)20 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM23 (5.4%)58 (19.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18 (4.2%)7 (2.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (2.1%)48 (16.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM38 (8.9%)10 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (0.5%)36 (12.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (1.2%)3 (1.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19 (4.4%)20 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM43 (10.1%)25 (8.3%)
Total427 (100.0%)300 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kent City

Occupancy by Ownership in Kent City

Of the total 485 dwellings in Kent City, owner-occupied units account for 405 (83.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 80 (16.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kent City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40583.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8016.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units485100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kent City

Occupancy by Household Size in Kent City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12225.2%
2-Person Household11022.7%
3-Person Household479.7%
4+ Person Household20642.5%
Total Housing Units485100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kent City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kent City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household81 (66.4%)41 (33.6%)
2-Person Household92 (83.6%)18 (16.4%)
3-Person Household44 (93.6%)3 (6.4%)
4+ Person Household188 (91.3%)18 (8.7%)
Total Housing Units405 (83.5%)80 (16.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kent City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kent City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School39 (69.6%)17 (30.4%)
High School Diploma198 (89.6%)23 (10.4%)
College/Associate Degree129 (83.2%)26 (16.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39 (73.6%)14 (26.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kent City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kent City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14129.1%
35 to 44 Years8918.3%
45 to 54 Years8517.5%
55 to 64 Years10321.2%
65 to 74 Years387.8%
75 to 84 Years224.5%
85 Years and Over71.4%
Total485100.0%

Housing Finances in Kent City

Median Income by Occupancy in Kent City

Median Income by Occupancy in Kent City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied405 (83.5%)$72,969
Renter-Occupied80 (16.5%)$26,071
Average485 (100.0%)$68,542

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kent City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kent City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (1.0%)18 (22.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.2%)3 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (0.5%)16 (20.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (4.4%)11 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99987 (21.5%)3 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99989 (22.0%)20 (25.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (10.9%)3 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999132 (32.6%)6 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more20 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kent City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kent City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)35 (43.8%)
$300 to $49998 (24.2%)5 (6.2%)
$500 to $79988 (21.7%)9 (11.3%)
$800 to $99937 (9.1%)7 (8.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499133 (32.8%)24 (30.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99936 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kent City

Housing Structures in Kent City

Housing Structures in Kent City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached28558.8%
Single Unit, Attached81.7%
2 Unit Apartments91.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments102.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments122.5%
10 or more Apartments224.5%
Mobile Home / Other13928.7%
Total485100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kent City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kent City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached272 (95.4%)13 (4.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other130 (93.5%)9 (6.5%)
Total405 (83.5%)80 (16.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kent City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kent City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (1.5%)28 (35.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms199 (49.1%)52 (65.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms130 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms70 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kent City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kent City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas384 (94.8%)40 (50.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity16 (4.0%)35 (43.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)5 (6.2%)
Total405 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kent City

Household Vehicle Usage in Kent City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle18 (4.4%)16 (20.0%)
1 Vehicle72 (17.8%)41 (51.2%)
2 Vehicles218 (53.8%)9 (11.3%)
3 or more Vehicles97 (23.9%)14 (17.5%)
Total405 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kent City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kent City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units198207
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$100,034$16
Monthly Housing Costs$504$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,875$12

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kent City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kent City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000125 (63.1%)12 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (2.0%)4 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99957 (28.8%)176 (85.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)15 (7.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99912 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total198 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kent City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kent City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)12 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9996 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (2.0%)9 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99951 (25.8%)14 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (12.6%)36 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (6.1%)64 (30.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99996 (48.5%)32 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more4 (2.0%)36 (17.4%)
Total198 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kent City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kent City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x156 (78.8%)71,106 (34,350.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x15 (7.6%)64 (30.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (4.5%)79 (38.2%)
4.0x or more18 (9.1%)17 (8.2%)
Total198 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kent City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kent City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (4.0%)15 (7.2%)
$800 to $1,49967 (33.8%)50 (24.1%)
Total198 (100.0%)207 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kent City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years117 (97.5%)3 (2.5%)
26 to 34 Years260 (93.5%)18 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years138 (98.6%)2 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years132 (95.7%)6 (4.3%)
55 to 64 Years181 (95.3%)9 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years54 (88.5%)7 (11.5%)
75 Years and older44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,334 (96.7%)45 (3.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kent City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kent City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen117 (97.5%)3 (2.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kent City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kent City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00063 (92.6%)5 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999321 (96.4%)12 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999272 (98.9%)3 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999145 (95.4%)7 (4.6%)
$100,000 and over533 (96.7%)18 (3.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 660 (54.0%)51 (46.0%)
6 to 18 Years141 (47.5%)164 (55.2%)
19 to 25 Years29 (24.2%)92 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years33 (11.9%)227 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years35 (25.0%)103 (73.6%)
45 to 54 Years26 (18.8%)106 (76.8%)
55 to 64 Years39 (20.5%)149 (78.4%)
65 to 74 Years54 (88.5%)49 (80.3%)
75 Years and over44 (100.0%)31 (70.5%)
Total461 (33.4%)972 (70.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kent City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kent City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (8.7%)
18 to 34 Years18 (8.5%)20 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years24 (10.0%)37 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (26.9%)4 (11.4%)
75 Years and over6 (50.0%)22 (68.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kent City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kent City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.1%)7 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years3 (11.5%)4 (11.4%)
75 Years and over4 (33.3%)12 (37.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kent City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.2%)19 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years3 (11.5%)4 (11.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (6.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kent City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (8.7%)
18 to 34 Years18 (8.5%)8 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years14 (5.8%)15 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years4 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kent City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.7%)31 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years6 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (50.0%)8 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kent City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.7%)3 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Kent City

Computing Device Access in Kent City

Computing Device Access in Kent City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop35974.0%
Smartphone35974.0%
Tablet31464.7%
No Computing Device224.5%
Total485100.0%

Internet Access in Kent City

Internet Access in Kent City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home38679.6%
Cellular Data Only347.0%
Satellite Internet316.4%
No Internet6313.0%
Total485100.0%

Kent City Summary

Kent City, Michigan is a small village located in the northern part of Kent County, Michigan. It is situated on the Grand River, about 25 miles east of Grand Rapids. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Kent City was first settled in 1836 by a group of settlers from New York. The village was originally known as Grand River Village, but was later renamed Kent City in 1845. The name was chosen to honor the first settler, John Kent, who had come from England.
The village was incorporated in 1867 and was the first village in Kent County to be incorporated. The village was a major stop on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, which ran through the village from 1867 to 1871.

Geography

Kent City is located in the northern part of Kent County, Michigan. It is situated on the Grand River, about 25 miles east of Grand Rapids. The village has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The village is located in a rural area, with the nearest major city being Grand Rapids. The village is surrounded by farmland and is home to several small lakes.

Economy

The economy of Kent City is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The village also has several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Kent City was 1,845 people. The racial makeup of the village was 95.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the village was $19,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Kent City, Michigan is a small village located in the northern part of Kent County, Michigan. It is situated on the Grand River, about 25 miles east of Grand Rapids. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The economy of Kent City is largely based on agriculture, with several farms producing a variety of crops. The racial makeup of the village is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kent City?
Total Population of Kent City is 1,379.
What is the Total Male Population of Kent City?
Total Male Population of Kent City is 681.
What is the Total Female Population of Kent City?
Total Female Population of Kent City is 698.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kent City?
There are 97.56 Males per 100 Females in Kent City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kent City?
There are 102.50 Females per 100 Males in Kent City.
What is the Median Population Age in Kent City?
Median Population Age in Kent City is 33.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kent City
Average Family Size in Kent City is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kent City
Average Household Size in Kent City is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kent City?
Per Capita income in Kent City is $24,770.
What is the Median Family Income in Kent City?
Median Family Income in Kent City is $91,667.
What is the Median Household income in Kent City?
Median Household Income in Kent City is $68,542.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kent City?
Income or Wage Gap in Kent City is 33.9%.
Women in Kent City earn 66.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kent City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kent City is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kent City?
There are 756 People in the Labor Forcein in Kent City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kent City?
72.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Kent City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kent City?
Unemployment Rate in Kent City is 2.5%.