Kent County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kent County is located in Texas with a total population of 727. It is the 249th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kent County is 57.6 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 16.9% 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 $71,420. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 71% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $108,900. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Kent County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kent County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%.

Education

26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kent County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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.