Kent County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kent County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24029
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 276.94 sq mi
- Water Area
- 136.51 sq mi
- Total Area
- 413.45 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.241279
- Longitude
- -76.125987
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,110
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,120
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,121 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic | 986 | 5.2% |
| White | 14,809 | 77.5% |
| Black | 2,744 | 14.4% |
| Asian | 213 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,447 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 673 | 4.2% |
| White | 12,894 | 80.0% |
| Black | 2,257 | 14.0% |
| Asian | 218 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,346
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,131
- Poverty Rate
- 8.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,730
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,903 | 77.0% |
| Black | 2,707 | 14.0% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,974
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,860 | 41.9% |
| Republican | 5,237 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,654 | 19.0% |
| Other | 82 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,565 | 47.0% |
| Female | 7,407 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,932 | 78.2% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 2.1% |
| Black | 1,418 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,484
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,823 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 37.8% |
| Black | 760 | 53.6% |
| Asian | 61 | 57.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,928 | 59.8% |
| Female | 4,556 | 61.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,927 (27.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,535 (40.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,363
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $326,964
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,210
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.