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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. 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%.