Kent County, Delaware Demographics 2026

Name: Kent County, Delaware Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kent County, Delaware has a population of 187,604, the 3rd most populous county in Delaware. The median household income is $74,477 and the median home value is $316,600. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kent County Quick Facts

Population 187,604

Median Household Income $74,477

Median Home Value $316,600

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.5%

High School Graduation 91.0%

Cities/Places 24

Population 187,604 3rd of 3

Median Income $74,477 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Kent County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	185,043	187,604	+1.4%
Median household income	$72,872	$74,477	+2.2%
Median home value	$290,600	$316,600	+8.9%

Median Household Income

Kent

$74,477

$84,954

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kent

$316,600

$352,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%

$25K-$50K 19.0%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 36.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

10.4%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%

Renter 27.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,354/mo 21.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

22.9%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

23.6%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kent County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dover	39,837	$60,199	15.0%	$258,900
Rising Sun-Lebanon	4,163	$113,529	8.0%	$389,900
Camden	4,106	$63,267	5.3%	$300,100
Harrington	3,838	$72,679	6.9%	$221,900
Highland Acres	3,752	$102,356	6.2%	$306,400
Dover Base Housing	2,962	$82,161	2.2%	N/A
Riverview	2,596	$93,162	8.2%	$319,900
Kent Acres	2,388	$91,524	14.2%	$241,600
Woodside East	2,274	$61,142	10.9%	$330,700
Cheswold	2,143	$86,875	7.2%	$314,600
Wyoming	2,000	$69,603	18.5%	$290,900
Rodney Village	1,331	$43,558	16.2%	$167,200
Felton	1,294	$59,896	7.0%	$285,900
Frederica	1,062	$80,924	6.5%	$215,100
Woodside	475	$79,375	7.0%	$320,800
Houston	456	$68,889	23.3%	$310,900
Kenton	355	$44,665	3.1%	$225,000
Magnolia	274	$113,333	7.7%	$229,800
Bowers	270	$67,500	11.8%	$304,200
Farmington	201	N/A	0.0%	$142,800
Hartly	199	$152,813	9.6%	$87,200
Leipsic	191	$44,886	3.7%	$238,900
Viola	178	N/A	5.6%	$269,400
Little Creek	141	$68,750	18.4%	$178,100

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Population Overview

Kent County is located in Delaware with a total population of 187,604. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 3 in Delaware. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kent County is 38.8 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 41.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kent County is $74,477. This is 12% lower than the state median of $84,954. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $316,600. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $352,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kent County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.4%.

Education

27.5% 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 23% lower than the state rate of 35.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kent County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Delaware and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kent County, Delaware?

Kent County has a population of 187,604, making it the 3rd most populous county in Delaware.

What is the median income in Kent County?

The median household income in Kent County is $74,477 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Kent County, Delaware?

Kent County contains 24 Census-designated places.