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Kent Overview

27,336
TOTAL POPULATION
12,738
MALE POPULATION
14,598
FEMALE POPULATION
87.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.60
FEMALES / 100 MALES
23.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,506
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,505
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
52.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
47.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,294
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kent Zip Codes

Kent Area Codes

Race in Kent

The most populous races in Kent are White / Caucasian (22,244 | 81.4%), Black / African American (2,397 | 8.8%), and Two or more Races (1,733 | 6.3%).
Race in Kent
Race# Population% Population
Asian8863.2%
Black / African American2,3978.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific50.0%
Hispanic or Latino7682.8%
Native / Alaskan450.2%
White / Caucasian22,24481.4%
Two or more Races1,7336.3%
Some other Race260.1%
Total27,336100.0%

Ancestry in Kent

The most populous ancestries reported in Kent are German (6,705 | 24.5%), Irish (4,741 | 17.3%), English (2,532 | 9.3%), American (2,124 | 7.8%), and Italian (1,996 | 7.3%), together accounting for 66.2% of all Kent residents.
Ancestry in Kent
Ancestry# Population% Population
African720.3%
Albanian40.0%
American2,1247.8%
Apache20.0%
Arab5682.1%
Argentinean160.1%
Armenian290.1%
Austrian320.1%
Belgian340.1%
Bhutanese1280.5%
Blackfeet2721.0%
Brazilian270.1%
British1050.4%
Bulgarian110.0%
Burmese290.1%
Central American640.2%
Cherokee2580.9%
Costa Rican50.0%
Croatian290.1%
Cuban1830.7%
Czech1500.5%
Czechoslovakian2460.9%
Danish240.1%
Dutch3581.3%
Eastern European500.2%
Egyptian1050.4%
English2,5329.3%
European3371.2%
Finnish950.4%
French2981.1%
French Canadian1430.5%
German6,70524.5%
Ghanaian110.0%
Greek1160.4%
Hungarian3811.4%
Indian (Asian)2781.0%
Iranian270.1%
Irish4,74117.3%
Italian1,9967.3%
Jamaican180.1%
Jordanian780.3%
Korean1530.6%
Latvian40.0%
Lebanese100.0%
Lithuanian340.1%
Mexican2170.8%
Moroccan160.1%
Native Hawaiian160.1%
Nicaraguan490.2%
Nigerian630.2%
Norwegian1680.6%
Pakistani280.1%
Panamanian100.0%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Polish1,9597.2%
Puerto Rican2000.7%
Romanian880.3%
Russian1760.6%
Scotch-Irish2320.9%
Scottish5341.9%
Serbian160.1%
Slovak2981.1%
Slovene3281.2%
South American160.1%
Soviet Union50.0%
Spanish740.3%
Sri Lankan710.3%
Subsaharan African1500.5%
Swedish1240.4%
Swiss1140.4%
Syrian50.0%
Thai3271.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian50.0%
Ukrainian1620.6%
Vietnamese340.1%
Welsh1790.6%
West Indian570.2%
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Immigrants in Kent

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kent came from Asia (966 | 3.5%), South Central Asia (375 | 1.4%), Western Asia (362 | 1.3%), Saudi Arabia (268 | 1.0%), and India (234 | 0.9%), together accounting for 8.1% of all Kent residents.
Immigrants in Kent
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1600.6%
Argentina50.0%
Asia9663.5%
Bahamas50.0%
Bangladesh950.4%
Brazil270.1%
Canada610.2%
Caribbean320.1%
China1910.7%
Czechoslovakia60.0%
Eastern Africa100.0%
Eastern Asia2180.8%
Eastern Europe920.3%
Ecuador570.2%
Egypt1050.4%
England150.1%
Europe1280.5%
Germany210.1%
Ghana300.1%
India2340.9%
Iran270.1%
Jamaica140.1%
Japan220.1%
Jordan780.3%
Korea50.0%
Latin America1210.4%
Nigeria90.0%
Northern Africa1050.4%
Northern Europe150.1%
Poland190.1%
Russia670.3%
Saudi Arabia2681.0%
South America890.3%
South Central Asia3751.4%
South Eastern Asia110.0%
Sri Lanka190.1%
Syria160.1%
Trinidad and Tobago130.1%
Vietnam110.0%
Western Africa390.1%
Western Asia3621.3%
Western Europe210.1%
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Sex and Age in Kent

Sex and Age in Kent

The most populous age groups in Kent are 20 to 24 Years (3,520 | 27.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,305 | 22.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kent
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years408 (3.2%)436 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Years566 (4.4%)716 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years448 (3.5%)642 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years1,690 (13.3%)2,900 (19.9%)
20 to 24 Years3,520 (27.6%)3,305 (22.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,111 (8.7%)948 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years437 (3.4%)498 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years532 (4.2%)732 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years736 (5.8%)668 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years535 (4.2%)615 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years534 (4.2%)320 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years432 (3.4%)410 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years558 (4.4%)710 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years671 (5.3%)586 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years283 (2.2%)419 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years109 (0.9%)230 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years90 (0.7%)192 (1.3%)
85 Years and over78 (0.6%)271 (1.9%)
Total12,738 (100.0%)14,598 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kent

Median Family Size in Kent

The median family size in Kent is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,006 | 66.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (298 | 6.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kent
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,006 (66.4%)3.02
Single Male/Father298 (6.6%)2.26
Single Female/Mother1,222 (27.0%)2.68
Total Families4,526 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Kent

The median household size in Kent is 2.13 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,006 | 29.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (5,699 | 55.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.48 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kent
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,006 (29.4%)3.04
Single Male/Father298 (2.9%)2.45
Single Female/Mother1,222 (11.9%)2.88
Non-family5,699 (55.7%)1.48
Total Households10,225 (100.0%)2.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kent

Out of a total of 10,225 households in Kent, 4,526 (44.3%) are family households, while 5,699 (55.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,194, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,290.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kent
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,290 (42.0%)
2-Person Households2,194 (21.5%)1,108 (10.8%)
3-Person Households1,037 (10.1%)102 (1.0%)
4-Person Households942 (9.2%)69 (0.7%)
5-Person Households201 (2.0%)22 (0.2%)
6-Person Households66 (0.6%)60 (0.6%)
7+ Person Households86 (0.8%)48 (0.5%)
Total4,526 (44.3%)5,699 (55.7%)

Female Fertility in Kent

Fertility by Age in Kent

Average fertility rate in Kent is 11.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kent
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years109 (100.0%)23.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total109 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kent

26.6% of women with births (109) in Kent are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 73.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 73.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kent
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years29 (26.6%)80 (73.4%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (26.6%)80 (73.4%)

Fertility by Education in Kent

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kent
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma51 (46.8%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree38 (34.9%)23.0
Graduate Degree20 (18.3%)18.0
Total109 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kent

73.4% of women with births in Kent are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kent
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (23.7%)29 (76.3%)
Graduate Degree20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (26.6%)80 (73.4%)

Income in Kent

Income Overview in Kent

Per Capita Income in Kent is $27,506, while median incomes of families and households are $97,250 and $37,505 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income27,336$27,506
Median Family Income4,526$97,250
Mean Family Income4,526$100,435
Median Household Income10,225$37,505
Mean Household Income10,225$67,640
Income Deficit4,526$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)27,33652.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)27,33647.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index27,3360.53

Earnings by Sex in Kent

Average Earnings in Kent are $15,802, $23,053 for men and $11,011 for women, a difference of 52.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Kent
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,865 (48.4%)$23,053
Female9,442 (51.6%)$11,011
Total18,307 (100.0%)$15,802

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kent

The most common earnings brackets in Kent are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (1,026 | 11.6%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (1,465 | 15.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kent
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less599 (6.8%)1,292 (13.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,026 (11.6%)1,465 (15.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499548 (6.2%)956 (10.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999259 (2.9%)813 (8.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499548 (6.2%)482 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999433 (4.9%)531 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499316 (3.6%)312 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999466 (5.3%)200 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499126 (1.4%)283 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999504 (5.7%)285 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999291 (3.3%)259 (2.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999381 (4.3%)342 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999380 (4.3%)296 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999465 (5.2%)194 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999127 (1.4%)199 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999258 (2.9%)186 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999521 (5.9%)204 (2.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999269 (3.0%)149 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999750 (8.5%)696 (7.4%)
$100,000+598 (6.8%)298 (3.2%)
Total8,865 (100.0%)9,442 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kent

Average earnings in Kent are $44,820 for men and $35,196 for women, a difference of 21.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,067, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,077. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,704, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,590.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kent
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$43,077$20,590
College or Associate's Degree$43,472$34,141
Bachelor's Degree$51,563$37,357
Graduate Degree$86,067$53,704
Total$44,820$35,196

Family Income in Kent

Family Income Brackets in Kent

According to the Kent family income data, there are 1,421 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 217 families (4.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kent
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002174.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993036.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992906.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992315.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993357.4%
$50,000 to $74,9993447.6%
$75,000 to $99,99961613.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,42131.4%
$150,000 to $199,99946210.2%
$200,000+3086.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kent

4-person families (832 | 18.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kent with $140,249 per family, while 2-person families (2,364 | 52.2%) have the highest median income of $42,728 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kent
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,364 (52.2%)$85,455
3-Person Families977 (21.6%)$80,078
4-Person Families832 (18.4%)$140,249
5-Person Families249 (5.5%)$0
6-Person Families18 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families86 (1.9%)$0
Total4,526 (100.0%)$97,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kent

The median family income in Kent is $97,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (361) having the highest median family income of $132,986, while families with no earners (506) have the lowest median family income of $26,269, accounting for 8.0% and 11.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kent
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners506 (11.2%)$26,269
1 Earner1,540 (34.0%)$62,931
2 Earners2,119 (46.8%)$112,563
3+ Earners361 (8.0%)$132,986
Total4,526 (100.0%)$97,250

Household Income in Kent

Household Income Brackets in Kent

With 1,472 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kent, accounting for 14.4% of all households. In contrast, only 532 households (5.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kent
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,27812.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,02210.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,44214.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,09410.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,05310.3%
$50,000 to $74,9998288.1%
$75,000 to $99,9998388.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991,47214.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995325.2%
$200,000+6446.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kent

The median household income in Kent is $37,505, with the highest median household income of $77,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,564 households (25.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $18,470, with 2,243 households (21.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kent
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,243 (21.9%)$18,470
25 to 44 Years3,466 (33.9%)$39,973
45 to 64 Years2,564 (25.1%)$77,000
65+ Years1,952 (19.1%)$28,973
Total10,225 (100.0%)$37,505

Poverty in Kent

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent

With 24.4% poverty level for males and 26.6% for females among the residents of Kent, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,238 males (40.0%) and 1,477 females (58.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years105 (27.0%)160 (36.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)52 (15.9%)
6 to 11 Years188 (32.3%)101 (14.1%)
12 to 14 Years28 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years30 (36.1%)6 (22.2%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)42 (18.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,238 (40.0%)1,477 (58.7%)
25 to 34 Years520 (34.0%)456 (32.3%)
35 to 44 Years218 (17.9%)123 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years43 (4.0%)79 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years119 (12.1%)167 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years77 (8.1%)164 (16.5%)
75 Years and over62 (23.2%)123 (18.6%)
Total2,628 (24.4%)2,950 (26.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent

According to the poverty statistics in Kent, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years284 (73.0%)276 (63.3%)
5 Years41 (100.0%)276 (84.2%)
6 to 11 Years394 (67.7%)617 (85.9%)
12 to 14 Years354 (92.7%)312 (100.0%)
15 Years53 (63.9%)21 (77.8%)
16 and 17 Years172 (100.0%)191 (82.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,856 (60.0%)1,040 (41.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,011 (66.0%)955 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years997 (82.1%)1,266 (91.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,026 (96.0%)856 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years867 (87.9%)944 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years872 (91.9%)830 (83.5%)
75 Years and over205 (76.8%)539 (81.4%)
Total8,132 (75.6%)8,123 (73.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kent

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kent show that 3.6% or 108 of the total 3,006 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.5%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kent
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,540 (95.9%)66 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,085 (97.4%)29 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children187 (93.5%)13 (6.5%)
5 or more Children86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,898 (96.4%)108 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kent

According to the poverty data in Kent, 23.5% or 70 single-father households and 40.7% or 497 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 households (26.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (83.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kent
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children54 (26.5%)53 (15.5%)
1 or 2 Children16 (17.0%)398 (48.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)46 (83.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (23.5%)497 (40.7%)

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

The poverty data for Kent shows that 108 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 567 of the single-parent households (37.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (6.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (83.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kent
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children66 (4.1%)107 (19.6%)
1 or 2 Children29 (2.6%)414 (45.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (6.5%)46 (83.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total108 (3.6%)567 (37.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Kent

Employment by Class of Employer in Kent

Among the 12,550 employed individuals in Kent, private company employees (9,345 | 74.5%), local government employees (1,052 | 8.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (785 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kent
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,34574.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2021.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3612.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations7856.2%
Local Government Employees1,0528.4%
State Government Employees7676.1%
Federal Government Employees230.2%
Unpaid Family Workers150.1%
Total12,550100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kent

According to the labor force statistics for Kent, out of the total population over 16 years of age (24,010), 63.7% or 15,294 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.7% or 1,636 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.6% or 1,715 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.3% or 503 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kent
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,361 (52.7%)503 (21.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,914 (72.0%)260 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,447 (70.3%)169 (11.7%)
30 to 34 Years746 (79.8%)102 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,270 (85.1%)461 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,715 (85.6%)117 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years665 (79.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years495 (39.0%)23 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years633 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over53 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,294 (63.7%)1,636 (10.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kent

According to labor force statistics for Kent, 75.1% of individuals (7,342) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,776) are in the labor force, with 11.9% or 874 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 80.7% or 3,395 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.3% or 606 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kent
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School119 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,067 (74.6%)812 (29.3%)
College / Associate Degree1,755 (70.7%)114 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,395 (80.7%)227 (5.4%)
Total7,342 (75.1%)1,163 (11.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kent

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kent are Community & Social Service (2,179 | 16.0%), Education Instruction & Library (1,489 | 10.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,205 | 8.8%), Management (912 | 6.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (784 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kent

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kent, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.0%), Computers & Mathematics (83.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (82.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.4%), Education, Arts & Media (72.1%), and Community & Social Service (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kent
OccupationMaleFemale
Management423 (46.4%)489 (53.6%)
Business & Financial350 (55.4%)282 (44.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science996 (82.7%)209 (17.3%)
Computers & Mathematics652 (83.2%)132 (16.8%)
Architecture & Engineering225 (93.0%)17 (7.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science119 (66.5%)60 (33.5%)
Community & Social Service 639 (29.3%)1,540 (70.7%)
Education, Arts & Media124 (27.9%)320 (72.1%)
Legal Services & Support35 (68.6%)16 (31.4%)
Education Instruction & Library366 (24.6%)1,123 (75.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment114 (58.5%)81 (41.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating249 (53.1%)220 (46.9%)
Health Technologists170 (52.3%)155 (47.7%)
Total (Category)2,657 (49.2%)2,740 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)6,746 (49.4%)6,914 (50.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kent are Food Preparation & Serving (2,052 | 15.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (508 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (501 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (296 | 2.2%), and Healthcare Support (285 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Kent

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kent, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (87.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (85.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.9%), Personal Care & Service (73.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kent
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support23 (8.1%)262 (91.9%)
Security & Protection260 (87.8%)36 (12.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention213 (85.5%)36 (14.5%)
Law Enforcement47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving804 (39.2%)1,248 (60.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance414 (81.5%)94 (18.5%)
Personal Care & Service133 (26.6%)368 (73.5%)
Total (Category)1,634 (44.9%)2,008 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)6,746 (49.4%)6,914 (50.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kent are Office & Administration (1,361 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (1,145 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kent

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kent
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related393 (34.3%)752 (65.7%)
Office & Administration431 (31.7%)930 (68.3%)
Total (Category)824 (32.9%)1,682 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)6,746 (49.4%)6,914 (50.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kent are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (408 | 3.0%), Construction & Extraction (220 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (45 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kent

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kent
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14 (31.1%)31 (68.9%)
Construction & Extraction159 (72.3%)61 (27.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair408 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)581 (86.3%)92 (13.7%)
Total (Overall)6,746 (49.4%)6,914 (50.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kent are Production (550 | 4.0%), Material Moving (447 | 3.3%), and Transportation (445 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kent

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kent
OccupationMaleFemale
Production334 (60.7%)216 (39.3%)
Transportation400 (89.9%)45 (10.1%)
Material Moving316 (70.7%)131 (29.3%)
Total (Category)1,050 (72.8%)392 (27.2%)
Total (Overall)6,746 (49.4%)6,914 (50.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kent

Employment Industries in Kent

The major employment industries in Kent include Educational Services (2,465 | 18.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,332 | 17.1%), Retail Trade (1,532 | 11.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,421 | 10.4%), and Manufacturing (1,179 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Kent

Employment Industries by Sex in Kent

The Kent industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (82.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.1%), Educational Services (62.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (59.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kent
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting134 (81.2%)31 (18.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction420 (82.2%)91 (17.8%)
Manufacturing737 (62.5%)442 (37.5%)
Wholesale Trade148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade687 (44.8%)845 (55.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing142 (80.7%)34 (19.3%)
Utilities67 (40.6%)98 (59.4%)
Information176 (66.7%)88 (33.3%)
Finance & Insurance167 (55.1%)136 (44.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing105 (50.5%)103 (49.5%)
Professional & Scientific735 (78.0%)207 (22.0%)
Enterprise Management21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support370 (74.2%)129 (25.9%)
Educational Services921 (37.4%)1,544 (62.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance297 (20.9%)1,124 (79.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation146 (45.9%)172 (54.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services945 (40.5%)1,387 (59.5%)
Public Administration267 (79.0%)71 (21.0%)
Total6,746 (49.4%)6,914 (50.6%)

Education in Kent

School Enrollment in Kent

The most common levels of schooling among the 12,836 students in Kent are college / undergraduate (8,835 | 68.8%), elementary school (997 | 7.8%), and graduate / professional (935 | 7.3%).
School Enrollment in Kent
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1821.4%
Kindergarten4323.4%
Elementary School9977.8%
Middle School7706.0%
High School6855.3%
College / Undergraduate8,83568.8%
Graduate / Professional9357.3%
Total12,836100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kent

Out of a total of 12,836 students who are enrolled in schools in Kent, 680 (5.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,156 (94.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 77 (42.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,068 (98.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kent
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds105 (57.7%)77 (42.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old979 (80.7%)234 (19.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,068 (98.0%)22 (2.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds496 (93.9%)32 (6.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,821 (97.4%)102 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,567 (97.0%)143 (3.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds775 (97.0%)24 (3.0%)
35 Years and over351 (89.8%)40 (10.2%)
Total12,156 (94.7%)680 (5.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kent

Education (1,048 | 16.5%), science & technology (600 | 9.5%), business (583 | 9.2%), visual & performing arts (508 | 8.0%), and literature & languages (492 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 6,340 individuals in Kent who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kent
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2323.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4066.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2764.3%
Psychology4797.6%
Social Sciences4066.4%
Engineering1252.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies440.7%
Science & Technology6009.5%
Business5839.2%
Education1,04816.5%
Literature & Languages4927.8%
Liberal Arts & History4186.6%
Visual & Performing Arts5088.0%
Communications3155.0%
Arts & Humanities4086.4%
Total6,340100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kent

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kent

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kent are males with 2 vehicles (2,744, accounting for 46.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,159, making up 55.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kent
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle194 (3.3%)151 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle1,148 (19.6%)1,509 (30.7%)
2 Vehicles2,744 (46.9%)2,159 (43.9%)
3 Vehicles601 (10.3%)673 (13.7%)
4 Vehicles486 (8.3%)364 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles679 (11.6%)65 (1.3%)
Total5,852 (100.0%)4,921 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kent

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kent are 20 to 24 minutes (2,156 commuters, 20.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,750 commuters, 16.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,320 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Kent
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5795.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1,75016.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,32012.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,04410.0%
20 to 24 Minutes2,15620.6%
25 to 29 Minutes9519.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1,08010.3%
35 to 39 Minutes3373.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2462.4%
45 to 59 Minutes6386.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1961.9%
90 or more Minutes1441.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Kent

The most common commute times in Kent are 20 to 24 minutes (1,398 commuters, 25.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (866 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kent
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes346 (6.4%)233 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes915 (16.8%)835 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes454 (8.3%)866 (17.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes497 (9.1%)547 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,398 (25.7%)758 (15.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes319 (5.9%)632 (12.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes449 (8.3%)631 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes177 (3.3%)160 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes155 (2.9%)91 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes485 (8.9%)153 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes115 (2.1%)81 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes134 (2.5%)10 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kent

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kent are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (868, 15.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (685, 13.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kent
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM204 (3.7%)47 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM63 (1.2%)104 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM224 (4.1%)74 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM460 (8.5%)96 (1.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM471 (8.6%)311 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM450 (8.3%)685 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM411 (7.5%)575 (11.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM785 (14.4%)676 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM206 (3.8%)319 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM429 (7.9%)433 (8.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM358 (6.6%)186 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM92 (1.7%)250 (5.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM868 (15.9%)615 (12.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM423 (7.8%)626 (12.5%)
Total5,444 (100.0%)4,997 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kent

Occupancy by Ownership in Kent

Of the total 10,225 dwellings in Kent, owner-occupied units account for 4,371 (42.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,854 (57.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kent
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,37142.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,85457.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units10,225100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kent

Occupancy by Household Size in Kent
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,29042.0%
2-Person Household3,30232.3%
3-Person Household1,13911.1%
4+ Person Household1,49414.6%
Total Housing Units10,225100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kent

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kent
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,233 (28.7%)3,057 (71.3%)
2-Person Household1,647 (49.9%)1,655 (50.1%)
3-Person Household630 (55.3%)509 (44.7%)
4+ Person Household861 (57.6%)633 (42.4%)
Total Housing Units4,371 (42.7%)5,854 (57.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kent

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kent
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School106 (20.0%)423 (80.0%)
High School Diploma735 (36.5%)1,279 (63.5%)
College/Associate Degree764 (26.2%)2,155 (73.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,766 (58.1%)1,997 (41.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kent

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kent
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,13040.4%
35 to 44 Years1,57915.4%
45 to 54 Years1,12411.0%
55 to 64 Years1,44014.1%
65 to 74 Years1,18711.6%
75 to 84 Years4564.5%
85 Years and Over3093.0%
Total10,225100.0%

Housing Finances in Kent

Median Income by Occupancy in Kent

Median Income by Occupancy in Kent
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,371 (42.7%)$101,042
Renter-Occupied5,854 (57.3%)$23,556
Average10,225 (100.0%)$37,505

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kent

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kent
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000150 (3.4%)688 (11.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99980 (1.8%)364 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999184 (4.2%)838 (14.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99949 (1.1%)571 (9.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99985 (1.9%)741 (12.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999182 (4.2%)915 (15.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999293 (6.7%)761 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999412 (9.4%)420 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999738 (16.9%)105 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,187 (27.2%)286 (4.9%)
$150,000 or more1,011 (23.1%)165 (2.8%)
Total4,371 (100.0%)5,854 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kent

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kent
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300217 (5.0%)151 (2.6%)
$300 to $499710 (16.2%)364 (6.2%)
$500 to $799622 (14.2%)1,654 (28.2%)
$800 to $999279 (6.4%)1,323 (22.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,506 (34.4%)1,961 (33.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999811 (18.5%)133 (2.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499115 (2.6%)99 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99980 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more31 (0.7%)60 (1.0%)
Total4,371 (100.0%)5,854 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kent

Housing Structures in Kent

Housing Structures in Kent
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,74946.4%
Single Unit, Attached6556.4%
2 Unit Apartments6716.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5565.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9108.9%
10 or more Apartments2,68426.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total10,225100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kent

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kent
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,942 (83.0%)807 (17.0%)
Single Unit, Attached234 (35.7%)421 (64.3%)
2 Unit Apartments98 (14.6%)573 (85.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)556 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)910 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments97 (3.6%)2,587 (96.4%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,371 (42.7%)5,854 (57.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kent

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kent
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)574 (9.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms88 (2.0%)1,656 (28.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms734 (16.8%)2,758 (47.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,833 (41.9%)545 (9.3%)
8 or more Rooms1,716 (39.3%)321 (5.5%)
Total4,371 (100.0%)5,854 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kent

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kent
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,043 (92.5%)3,140 (53.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas82 (1.9%)95 (1.6%)
Electricity218 (5.0%)2,419 (41.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels18 (0.4%)50 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used10 (0.2%)150 (2.6%)
Total4,371 (100.0%)5,854 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kent

Household Vehicle Usage in Kent
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle117 (2.7%)1,348 (23.0%)
1 Vehicle1,315 (30.1%)2,776 (47.4%)
2 Vehicles2,073 (47.4%)1,346 (23.0%)
3 or more Vehicles866 (19.8%)384 (6.6%)
Total4,371 (100.0%)5,854 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kent

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kent

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,8452,526
Median Property Value$159,500$216,900
Median Household Income$79,523$700
Monthly Housing Costs$517$31
Real Estate Taxes$2,948$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kent

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kent
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00056 (3.0%)13 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999164 (8.9%)55 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,226 (66.4%)1,736 (68.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999344 (18.6%)596 (23.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)126 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99938 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more17 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,845 (100.0%)2,526 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kent

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kent
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000230 (12.5%)53 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999190 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999108 (5.9%)128 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999122 (6.6%)74 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999173 (9.4%)171 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999311 (16.9%)239 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999400 (21.7%)427 (16.9%)
$150,000 or more311 (16.9%)787 (31.2%)
Total1,845 (100.0%)2,526 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kent

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kent
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x759 (41.1%)120,042 (4,752.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x289 (15.7%)1,197 (47.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x154 (8.4%)764 (30.2%)
4.0x or more578 (31.3%)256 (10.1%)
Total1,845 (100.0%)2,526 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kent

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kent
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80037 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499144 (7.8%)61 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,552 (84.1%)126 (5.0%)
Total1,845 (100.0%)2,526 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kent

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,193 (98.4%)20 (1.7%)
6 to 18 Years4,604 (98.2%)85 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years8,655 (92.2%)733 (7.8%)
26 to 34 Years2,137 (91.6%)195 (8.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,511 (94.5%)145 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,945 (97.1%)59 (2.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,030 (96.8%)67 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,926 (99.1%)17 (0.9%)
75 Years and older929 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,930 (95.2%)1,321 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kent

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kent
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,193 (98.4%)20 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,604 (98.2%)85 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen8,655 (92.2%)733 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kent

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kent
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,335 (96.3%)207 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,545 (83.9%)679 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,606 (93.8%)107 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,005 (98.2%)37 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over8,246 (99.3%)62 (0.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6554 (45.7%)647 (53.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,545 (33.0%)3,335 (71.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,104 (11.8%)7,747 (82.5%)
25 to 34 Years886 (38.0%)1,265 (54.2%)
35 to 44 Years656 (24.7%)1,893 (71.3%)
45 to 54 Years576 (28.7%)1,492 (74.5%)
55 to 64 Years630 (30.0%)1,431 (68.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,814 (93.4%)1,263 (65.0%)
75 Years and over906 (97.5%)568 (61.1%)
Total8,671 (31.8%)19,641 (72.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kent

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kent
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years157 (12.4%)54 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years516 (7.9%)505 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years549 (16.5%)457 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years240 (25.3%)267 (26.9%)
75 Years and over99 (37.1%)328 (49.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kent

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kent: <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 Years193 (3.0%)30 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years36 (1.1%)11 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years103 (10.8%)97 (9.8%)
75 Years and over52 (19.5%)122 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kent: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.1%)66 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years15 (0.4%)62 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (3.6%)19 (1.9%)
75 Years and over23 (8.6%)19 (2.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kent: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years157 (12.4%)54 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years244 (3.7%)234 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years100 (3.0%)228 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years82 (8.6%)59 (5.9%)
75 Years and over13 (4.9%)125 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kent: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years145 (2.2%)118 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years452 (13.6%)293 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years95 (10.0%)244 (24.5%)
75 Years and over47 (17.6%)187 (28.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kent: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years60 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years109 (3.3%)88 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years61 (6.4%)63 (6.3%)
75 Years and over16 (6.0%)41 (6.2%)

Technology Access in Kent

Computing Device Access in Kent

Computing Device Access in Kent
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,33781.5%
Smartphone9,12389.2%
Tablet5,95458.2%
No Computing Device6266.1%
Total10,225100.0%

Internet Access in Kent

Internet Access in Kent
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7,72275.5%
Cellular Data Only5725.6%
Satellite Internet4033.9%
No Internet1,73116.9%
Total10,225100.0%

Kent Summary

Kent, Ohio is a city located in Portage County in the northeastern part of the state. It is situated along the Cuyahoga River and is part of the Akron metropolitan area. The city has a population of 28,904 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Portage County.

History

The area that is now Kent was first settled in 1805 by John and Jacob Haymaker, who were among the first settlers in the area. The city was originally known as Franklin Mills, and was renamed Kent in 1864 after Marvin Kent, a local businessman. The city was incorporated in 1867 and has since grown to become the largest city in Portage County.

Geography

Kent is located at 41°10'N 81°20'W (41.17, -81.33). It is situated along the Cuyahoga River and is part of the Akron metropolitan area. The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Kent is home to a variety of businesses and industries, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The city is also home to Kent State University, which is one of the largest employers in the area. Other major employers include the Davey Tree Expert Company, the Kent City School District, and the Kent Free Library.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 28,904 people, 11,845 households, and 6,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,521.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% 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 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $50,919. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Overall, Kent is a diverse city with a rich history and a vibrant economy. It is home to a variety of businesses and industries, as well as Kent State University, which is one of the largest employers in the area. The city has a population of 28,904 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Portage County.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kent?
Total Population of Kent is 27,336.
What is the Total Male Population of Kent?
Total Male Population of Kent is 12,738.
What is the Total Female Population of Kent?
Total Female Population of Kent is 14,598.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kent?
There are 87.26 Males per 100 Females in Kent.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kent?
There are 114.60 Females per 100 Males in Kent.
What is the Median Population Age in Kent?
Median Population Age in Kent is 23.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kent
Average Family Size in Kent is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kent
Average Household Size in Kent is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kent?
Per Capita income in Kent is $27,506.
What is the Median Family Income in Kent?
Median Family Income in Kent is $97,250.
What is the Median Household income in Kent?
Median Household Income in Kent is $37,505.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kent?
Income or Wage Gap in Kent is 52.2%.
Women in Kent earn 47.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kent?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kent is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kent?
There are 15,294 People in the Labor Forcein in Kent.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kent?
63.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Kent.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kent?
Unemployment Rate in Kent is 10.7%.