Kent County, TX Map & Demographics

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Kent County Map

Kent County Overview

$29,575
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,786
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,553
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
635
TOTAL POPULATION
323
MALE POPULATION
312
FEMALE POPULATION
103.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
204
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kent County Area Codes

Income in Kent County

Income Overview in Kent County

Per Capita Income in Kent County is $29,575, while median incomes of families and households are $81,786 and $68,553 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income635$29,575
Median Family Income162$81,786
Mean Family Income162$95,009
Median Household Income246$68,553
Mean Household Income246$77,335
Income Deficit162$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6350.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)635100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6350.38

Earnings by Sex in Kent County

Earnings by Sex in Kent County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male116 (45.3%)$43,750
Female140 (54.7%)$0
Total256 (100.0%)$33,500

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kent County

The most common earnings brackets in Kent County are $2,499 or less for men (21 | 18.1%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (38 | 27.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kent County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21 (18.1%)8 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (5.2%)1 (0.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)38 (27.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (5.2%)15 (10.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)13 (9.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.7%)3 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992 (1.7%)1 (0.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (0.9%)7 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (12.1%)3 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (8.6%)6 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (5.2%)25 (17.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (14.7%)9 (6.4%)
$100,000+20 (17.2%)2 (1.4%)
Total116 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kent County

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kent County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$83,875$56,250
Total$46,406$0

Family Income in Kent County

Family Income Brackets in Kent County

According to the Kent County family income data, there are 35 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kent County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99910.6%
$25,000 to $34,999148.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992917.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993119.1%
$75,000 to $99,9992917.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993521.6%
$150,000 to $199,999127.4%
$200,000+106.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kent County

4-person families (21 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in Kent County with $140,875 per family, while 4-person families (21 | 13.0%) have the highest median income of $35,219 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kent County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families96 (59.3%)$58,333
3-Person Families34 (21.0%)$81,429
4-Person Families21 (13.0%)$140,875
5-Person Families11 (6.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total162 (100.0%)$81,786

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kent County

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kent County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners51 (31.5%)$0
1 Earner39 (24.1%)$57,917
2 Earners66 (40.7%)$136,591
3+ Earners6 (3.7%)$0
Total162 (100.0%)$81,786

Household Income in Kent County

Household Income Brackets in Kent County

With 71 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kent County, accounting for 28.9% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (4.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kent County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000145.7%
$10,000 to $14,999156.1%
$15,000 to $24,999124.9%
$25,000 to $34,999145.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992911.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997128.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993413.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993514.2%
$150,000 to $199,999124.9%
$200,000+104.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kent County

The median household income in Kent County is $68,553, with the highest median household income of $105,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 54 households (22.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kent County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years54 (22.0%)$105,000
45 to 64 Years58 (23.6%)$58,889
65+ Years134 (54.5%)$68,289
Total246 (100.0%)$68,553

Poverty in Kent County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent County

With 10.1% poverty level for males and 5.7% for females among the residents of Kent County, 18 to 24 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (76.5%) and 7 females (21.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years13 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years9 (14.3%)7 (21.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (13.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (10.1%)16 (5.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kent County

According to the poverty statistics in Kent County, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 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 County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (23.5%)14 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (53.3%)10 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years50 (100.0%)18 (94.7%)
45 to 54 Years12 (92.3%)12 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years54 (85.7%)25 (78.1%)
65 to 74 Years45 (100.0%)52 (86.7%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)
Total268 (89.9%)264 (94.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kent County

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kent County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kent County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kent County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kent County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (3.5%)

Race in Kent County

The most populous races in Kent County are White / Caucasian (551 | 86.8%), Hispanic or Latino (86 | 13.5%), and Two or more Races (49 | 7.7%).
Race in Kent County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American60.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino8613.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian55186.8%
Two or more Races497.7%
Some other Race294.6%
Total635100.0%

Ancestry in Kent County

The most populous ancestries reported in Kent County are Mexican (83 | 13.1%), English (80 | 12.6%), Scottish (47 | 7.4%), German (45 | 7.1%), and Irish (42 | 6.6%), together accounting for 46.8% of all Kent County residents.
Ancestry in Kent County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American253.9%
Bhutanese101.6%
British50.8%
Cherokee10.2%
Czech162.5%
Czechoslovakian60.9%
Dutch20.3%
English8012.6%
French71.1%
German457.1%
Irish426.6%
Mexican8313.1%
Northern European20.3%
Norwegian50.8%
Russian50.8%
Scandinavian40.6%
Scotch-Irish40.6%
Scottish477.4%
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Immigrants in Kent County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kent County came from Eastern Europe (5 | 0.8%), Europe (5 | 0.8%), Russia (5 | 0.8%), Central America (2 | 0.3%), and Latin America (2 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Kent County residents.
Immigrants in Kent County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America20.3%
Eastern Europe50.8%
Europe50.8%
Latin America20.3%
Mexico20.3%
Russia50.8%
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Sex and Age in Kent County

Sex and Age in Kent County

The most populous age groups in Kent County are 60 to 64 Years (58 | 18.0%) for men and 75 to 79 Years (59 | 18.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kent County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years44 (13.6%)16 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years40 (12.4%)17 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years16 (5.0%)21 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years6 (1.9%)3 (1.0%)
25 to 29 Years7 (2.2%)10 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years24 (7.4%)14 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years26 (8.1%)5 (1.6%)
45 to 49 Years10 (3.1%)8 (2.6%)
50 to 54 Years3 (0.9%)4 (1.3%)
55 to 59 Years5 (1.5%)11 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years58 (18.0%)22 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years9 (2.8%)43 (13.8%)
70 to 74 Years38 (11.8%)21 (6.7%)
75 to 79 Years16 (5.0%)59 (18.9%)
80 to 84 Years4 (1.2%)22 (7.0%)
85 Years and over9 (2.8%)16 (5.1%)
Total323 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kent County

Median Family Size in Kent County

The median family size in Kent County is 2.97 persons per family, with single male/father families (3 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (26 | 16.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kent County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple133 (82.1%)2.99
Single Male/Father3 (1.8%)4.67
Single Female/Mother26 (16.1%)2.65
Total Families162 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Kent County

The median household size in Kent County is 2.33 persons per household, with single male/father households (3 | 1.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.67 persons per household. non-family households (84 | 34.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kent County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple133 (54.1%)2.99
Single Male/Father3 (1.2%)4.67
Single Female/Mother26 (10.6%)2.88
Non-family84 (34.2%)1.01
Total Households246 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kent County

Out of a total of 246 households in Kent County, 162 (65.8%) are family households, while 84 (34.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 95, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 82.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kent County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-82 (33.3%)
2-Person Households95 (38.6%)2 (0.8%)
3-Person Households35 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households21 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households11 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total162 (65.8%)84 (34.2%)

Female Fertility in Kent County

Fertility by Age in Kent County

Female Fertility by Age in Kent County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kent County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kent County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kent County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kent County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kent County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kent County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Kent County

Employment by Class of Employer in Kent County

Among the 187 employed individuals in Kent County, private company employees (83 | 44.4%), not-for-profit organizations (37 | 19.8%), and local government employees (36 | 19.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kent County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8344.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2010.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations3719.8%
Local Government Employees3619.3%
State Government Employees115.9%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total187100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kent County

According to the labor force statistics for Kent County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (494), 41.3% or 204 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 9 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.2% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kent County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years9 (100.0%)3 (33.3%)
25 to 29 Years17 (100.0%)7 (41.2%)
30 to 34 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years64 (92.8%)1 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years10 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (41.3%)11 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kent County

According to labor force statistics for Kent County, 67.4% of individuals (145) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (215) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 8 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 91.1% or 51 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 36.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kent County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School14 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (47.8%)17 (36.4%)
College / Associate Degree58 (59.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher51 (91.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (67.4%)12 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kent County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kent County are Community & Social Service (45 | 23.3%), Education Instruction & Library (35 | 18.1%), Management (13 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11 | 5.7%), and Education, Arts & Media (10 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kent County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kent County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Management (84.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (97.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kent County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
Business & Financial5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (6.7%)42 (93.3%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (2.9%)34 (97.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)26 (31.7%)56 (68.3%)
Total (Overall)103 (53.4%)90 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kent County are Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 6.2%), Security & Protection (11 | 5.7%), Law Enforcement (11 | 5.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (1 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Kent County

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Kent County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)103 (53.4%)90 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kent County are Office & Administration (14 | 7.2%), and Sales & Related (9 | 4.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kent County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kent County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (8.7%)21 (91.3%)
Total (Overall)103 (53.4%)90 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kent County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28 | 14.5%), Construction & Extraction (16 | 8.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kent County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kent County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)103 (53.4%)90 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kent County are Material Moving (13 | 6.7%), and Transportation (1 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kent County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kent County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Material Moving13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (92.9%)1 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)103 (53.4%)90 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kent County

Employment Industries in Kent County

The major employment industries in Kent County include Public Administration (31 | 16.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (30 | 15.5%), Educational Services (26 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (16 | 8.3%), and Utilities (16 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Kent County

Employment Industries by Sex in Kent County

The Kent County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (96.7%), and Educational Services (96.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kent County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (91.7%)1 (8.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Utilities16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services1 (3.8%)25 (96.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (3.3%)29 (96.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
Total103 (53.4%)90 (46.6%)

Education in Kent County

School Enrollment in Kent County

The most common levels of schooling among the 165 students in Kent County are elementary school (67 | 40.6%), middle school (31 | 18.8%), and high school (22 | 13.3%).
School Enrollment in Kent County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool84.9%
Kindergarten1810.9%
Elementary School6740.6%
Middle School3118.8%
High School2213.3%
College / Undergraduate1911.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total165100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kent County

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kent County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kent County

Education (75 | 50.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (18 | 12.1%), business (13 | 8.7%), liberal arts & history (13 | 8.7%), and computers & mathematics (10 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 149 individuals in Kent County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kent County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics106.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1812.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences21.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies106.7%
Science & Technology42.7%
Business138.7%
Education7550.3%
Literature & Languages10.7%
Liberal Arts & History138.7%
Visual & Performing Arts10.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities21.3%
Total149100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kent County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kent County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kent County are males with 2 vehicles (52, accounting for 53.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (37, making up 59.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kent County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle10 (10.3%)8 (9.1%)
2 Vehicles52 (53.6%)37 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles25 (25.8%)28 (31.8%)
4 Vehicles6 (6.2%)15 (17.1%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kent County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kent County are less than 5 minutes (64 commuters, 37.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (47 commuters, 27.3%), and 25 to 29 minutes (16 commuters, 9.3%).
Commute Time in Kent County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6437.2%
5 to 9 Minutes4727.3%
10 to 14 Minutes127.0%
15 to 19 Minutes105.8%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes169.3%
30 to 34 Minutes74.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes42.3%
45 to 59 Minutes21.2%
60 to 89 Minutes74.1%
90 or more Minutes31.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Kent County

The most common commute times in Kent County are less than 5 minutes (27 commuters, 30.0%) for males and less than 5 minutes (37 commuters, 45.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kent County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes27 (30.0%)37 (45.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes17 (18.9%)30 (36.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (7.8%)3 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes4 (4.4%)3 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes4 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (8.5%)
90 or more Minutes3 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kent County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kent County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (38, 42.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (27, 32.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kent County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (7.8%)2 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM38 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (7.8%)20 (24.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13 (14.4%)27 (32.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (7.8%)26 (31.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (6.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
Total90 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kent County

Occupancy by Ownership in Kent County

Of the total 246 dwellings in Kent County, owner-occupied units account for 199 (80.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 47 (19.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kent County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units19980.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4719.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units246100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kent County

Occupancy by Household Size in Kent County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8233.3%
2-Person Household9739.4%
3-Person Household3514.2%
4+ Person Household3213.0%
Total Housing Units246100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kent County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kent County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household79 (96.3%)3 (3.7%)
2-Person Household74 (76.3%)23 (23.7%)
3-Person Household20 (57.1%)15 (42.9%)
4+ Person Household26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)
Total Housing Units199 (80.9%)47 (19.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kent County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kent County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
High School Diploma62 (79.5%)16 (20.5%)
College/Associate Degree58 (84.1%)11 (15.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher76 (85.4%)13 (14.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kent County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kent County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2510.2%
35 to 44 Years2911.8%
45 to 54 Years83.3%
55 to 64 Years5020.3%
65 to 74 Years6124.8%
75 to 84 Years6928.1%
85 Years and Over41.6%
Total246100.0%

Housing Finances in Kent County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kent County

Median Income by Occupancy in Kent County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied199 (80.9%)$68,388
Renter-Occupied47 (19.1%)$73,281
Average246 (100.0%)$68,553

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kent County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kent County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (6.5%)1 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)14 (29.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (13.6%)2 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99959 (29.6%)12 (25.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (12.1%)10 (21.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (16.6%)2 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more16 (8.0%)6 (12.8%)
Total199 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kent County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kent County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30050 (25.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49938 (19.1%)2 (4.3%)
$500 to $79960 (30.1%)2 (4.3%)
$800 to $9998 (4.0%)18 (38.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49922 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kent County

Housing Structures in Kent County

Housing Structures in Kent County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22491.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other228.9%
Total246100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kent County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kent County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached179 (79.9%)45 (20.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other20 (90.9%)2 (9.1%)
Total199 (80.9%)47 (19.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kent County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kent County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms76 (38.2%)9 (19.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms89 (44.7%)31 (66.0%)
8 or more Rooms27 (13.6%)7 (14.9%)
Total199 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kent County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kent County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas51 (25.6%)14 (29.8%)
Electricity141 (70.9%)19 (40.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)14 (29.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kent County

Household Vehicle Usage in Kent County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle78 (39.2%)9 (19.2%)
2 Vehicles65 (32.7%)29 (61.7%)
3 or more Vehicles56 (28.1%)2 (4.3%)
Total199 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kent County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kent County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16831
Median Property Value$49,300$293,800
Median Household Income$67,697$14
Monthly Housing Costs$460$0
Real Estate Taxes$614$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kent County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kent County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00086 (51.2%)1 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99918 (10.7%)11 (35.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99961 (36.3%)4 (12.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (1.2%)13 (41.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9991 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (6.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kent County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kent County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)1 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99956 (33.3%)2 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (14.3%)3 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (1.2%)11 (35.5%)
Total168 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kent County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kent County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x134 (79.8%)142,375 (459,274.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x15 (8.9%)20 (64.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (1.2%)5 (16.1%)
4.0x or more17 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kent County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kent County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80097 (57.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49920 (11.9%)1 (3.2%)
$800 to $1,49951 (30.4%)9 (29.0%)
Total168 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kent County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years115 (93.5%)8 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years21 (84.0%)4 (16.0%)
55 to 64 Years83 (87.4%)12 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total554 (95.9%)24 (4.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kent County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kent County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen115 (93.5%)8 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kent County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kent County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00051 (89.5%)6 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999100 (90.1%)11 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (94.8%)4 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kent County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years7 (5.7%)115 (93.5%)
19 to 25 Years3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years6 (8.7%)63 (91.3%)
45 to 54 Years1 (4.0%)21 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years39 (41.0%)47 (49.5%)
65 to 74 Years105 (100.0%)33 (31.4%)
75 Years and over85 (100.0%)56 (65.9%)
Total246 (42.6%)408 (70.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kent County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kent County
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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (27.0%)16 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years19 (42.2%)12 (20.0%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)21 (29.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kent County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kent County: <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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (24.6%)3 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (26.7%)11 (18.3%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)21 (29.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kent County: <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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (19.8%)10 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years14 (31.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kent County: <span>Cognitive 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 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kent County: <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 Years30 (23.8%)11 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years17 (37.8%)9 (15.0%)
75 Years and over4 (28.6%)14 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kent County: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Kent County

Computing Device Access in Kent County

Computing Device Access in Kent County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18274.0%
Smartphone22792.3%
Tablet12751.6%
No Computing Device176.9%
Total246100.0%

Internet Access in Kent County

Internet Access in Kent County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home20683.7%
Cellular Data Only197.7%
Satellite Internet93.7%
No Internet187.3%
Total246100.0%

Kent County Summary

Kent County is located in the Texas Panhandle, in the northwest corner of the state. It is bordered by Dallam County to the north, Hartley County to the east, Oldham County to the south, and Deaf Smith County to the west. The county seat is Jayton, and the largest city is Spur.

History

The area that is now Kent County was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache. The first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish explorers in the late 1700s. The area was part of the Comancheria, a large area of land that was home to the Comanche people.
In 1876, the Texas legislature created Kent County from portions of Bexar and Young counties. The county was named for Andrew Kent, a Texas Ranger who was killed in the Battle of Plum Creek in 1840.

Geography

Kent County covers an area of 1,072 square miles. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is part of the High Plains region of Texas, and is mostly covered in grasslands. The county is drained by the Salt Fork of the Brazos River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The climate of Kent County is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 19 inches.

Economy

The economy of Kent County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to a large number of cattle ranches, and the main crops grown in the county are wheat, sorghum, and cotton. The county also has a large oil and gas industry, and is home to several oil and gas production companies.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Kent County was 2,845. The population is mostly white (90.3%), with small percentages of African American (3.2%), Hispanic (3.2%), and Native American (1.2%) residents. The median household income in the county is $37,917, and the median home value is $76,400.
The largest city in the county is Spur, with a population of 1,072. Other cities in the county include Jayton (population 545), Girard (population 437), and Aspermont (population 431).

Conclusion

Kent County is a rural county in the Texas Panhandle, with a population of just over 2,800. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture, and the county is home to a large number of cattle ranches. The county also has a large oil and gas industry, and is home to several oil and gas production companies. The population of the county is mostly white, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American residents.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Kent County?
Per Capita income in Kent County is $29,575.
What is the Median Family Income in Kent County?
Median Family Income in Kent County is $81,786.
What is the Median Household income in Kent County?
Median Household Income in Kent County is $68,553.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kent County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kent County is 0.38.
What is the Total Population of Kent County?
Total Population of Kent County is 635.
What is the Total Male Population of Kent County?
Total Male Population of Kent County is 323.
What is the Total Female Population of Kent County?
Total Female Population of Kent County is 312.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kent County?
There are 103.53 Males per 100 Females in Kent County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kent County?
There are 96.59 Females per 100 Males in Kent County.
What is the Median Population Age in Kent County?
Median Population Age in Kent County is 59.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kent County
Average Family Size in Kent County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kent County
Average Household Size in Kent County is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kent County?
There are 204 People in the Labor Forcein in Kent County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kent County?
41.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Kent County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kent County?
Unemployment Rate in Kent County is 5.4%.