Kent County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Kent County, Maryland Demographics
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Kent County, Maryland has a population of 19,346, the 24th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $80,147 and the median home value is $330,900. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

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

Kent County Quick Facts

Population 19,346

Median Household Income $80,147

Median Home Value $330,900

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 48.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.6%

High School Graduation 92.9%

Cities/Places 13

Population 19,346 24th of 24

Median Income $80,147 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 2.9%

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	19,265	19,346	+0.4%
Median household income	$74,402	$80,147	+7.7%
Median home value	$307,100	$330,900	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Kent

$80,147

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kent

$330,900

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.1%

$25K-$50K 19.7%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 39.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

9.4%

$200K+

10.6%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%

Renter 27.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,209/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.4%

18-34

22.6%

35-54

19.0%

55-74

30.7%

75+

12.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kent County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chestertown	5,594	$54,346	11.6%	$344,000
Rock Hall	1,215	$74,597	7.6%	$262,000
Galena	728	$88,958	1.7%	$281,000
Butlertown	511	$72,991	17.4%	$209,500
Chesapeake Landing	509	$53,566	0.0%	$231,300
Betterton	391	$86,250	10.1%	$226,700
Tolchester	379	$121,042	0.0%	$334,200
Fairlee	299	N/A	58.9%	$270,600
Kennedyville	205	$36,510	9.8%	$263,500
Worton	126	$90,982	0.0%	$251,100
Still Pond	102	N/A	9.8%	$146,000
Edesville	34	N/A	20.6%	N/A
Georgetown	8	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kent County is located in Maryland with a total population of 19,346. It is the 24th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kent County is 48.6 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kent County is $80,147. This is 23% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $330,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kent County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.9% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (14.0%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Maryland 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, Maryland?

Kent County has a population of 19,346, making it the 24th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Kent County?

The median household income in Kent County is $80,147 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Kent County, Maryland?

Kent County contains 13 Census-designated places.