Kent County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Kent County, Texas has a population of 734, the 249th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,889 and the median home value is $122,200. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Kent County Quick Facts

Population 73490% MOE ±117

Median Household Income $72,88990% MOE ±$17,672

Median Home Value $122,20090% MOE ±$44,831

Poverty Rate 9.8%90% MOE ±5.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.5%90% MOE ±5.7 pts

Median Age 60.0 years90% MOE ±4.6 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%90% MOE ±15.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.3%90% MOE ±8.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 734 249th of 254

Median Income $72,889 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 8.5%

How Kent County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	647	734	No clear change (+13.4%)
Median household income	$54,998	$72,889	No clear change (+32.5%)
Median home value¹	$43,075	$122,200	+183.7%
Median gross rent	$585	$675	No clear change (+15.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Kent

$72,889

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kent

$122,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 36.7%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

8.8%

$15K-$20K

0.3%

$20K-$25K

7.1%

$25K-$30K

1.6%

$30K-$35K

7.8%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

8.1%

$50K-$60K

1.6%

$60K-$75K

20.1%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

2.3%

$125K-$150K

12.0%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

3.6%

Employment

8.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

45.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $675/mo 11.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

12.1%

18-34

12.1%

35-54

15.3%

55-74

41.4%

75+

19.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kent County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jayton	458	$72,652	13.1%	$121,300
Girard	20	$14,286	50.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kent County is located in Texas with a total population of 734. 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 60.0 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.1% 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 $72,889. This is 7% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $122,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Kent County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% 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 79.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kent County, Texas?

Kent County has a population of 734, making it the 249th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Kent County?

The median household income in Kent County is $72,889 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Kent County, Texas?

Kent County contains 2 Census-designated places.