Kent County, Delaware Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kent County is located in Delaware with a total population of 185,043. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 3 in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kent County is 38.5 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 41.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kent County is $72,872. This is 12% lower than the state median of $82,855. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $290,600. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $326,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 72.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kent County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.4%.

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.