Kent Narrows, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 507, Kent Narrows's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kent Narrows is a small community located in Maryland, within Queen Anne's County. The total population is 507. It ranks as the 383rd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kent Narrows is 58.3 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 16.2% 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 Narrows is $139,259. This is 34% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 72% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kent Narrows, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $673,400. Housing costs are 60% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kent Narrows has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 6.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.3% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 28.9%.

Education

56.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% higher 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 94.4%. Notably, 30.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kent Narrows, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.