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Disparities and gaps frequently reveal themselves geographically, and efforts to address inequities benefit from local-scale data and strategies. The Data Center provides summary demographics at the state, county, census tract and zip code levels.

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Demographics

for Kent County

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Demographic data describes the socioeconomic makeup of a particular area, from characteristics such as race, ethnicity, and age to measures of wealth. Understanding demographic diversity within Zip codes and across the state is key to establishing the context of equity and inclusion challenges in Delaware.


Population Total

182,400
people
Population Density
The population density figure in Kent County is 311 people per square mile, which is lower than the state figure of 510 people per square mile.
2023

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State Area Deprivation Index

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Median Household Income
The median household income figure in Kent County is $63,715, which is lower than the state figure of $72,724.
2021

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Poverty Rate
The poverty rate percent in Kent County is 12.0%, which is higher than the state percent of 10.8%.
2023

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Population By Race

for Kent County

2023

Race
Total Count
% of Population
Pacific islander
86N/A
Native american
9971%
Another race
3,1512%
Asian
4,2332%
Multiracial
14,3488%
Black
47,50426%
White
112,08161%
Total
182,400100%

Population By Ethnicity

for Kent County

2023

Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
14,1628%
Non-hispanic
168,23892%
Total
182,400100%

Population By Age

for Kent County

2023

Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
41,73223%
Between 18 and 65
108,53060%
Over 65
32,13818%
Total
182,400100%