Kent County, Rhode Island
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kent County
- State
- Rhode Island
- FIPS Code
- 44003
- State FIPS
- 44
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 168.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 19.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 188.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.675118
- Longitude
- -71.580282
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 166,317
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 136,058
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 155,736 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 10,581 | 6.4% |
| White | 144,481 | 86.9% |
| Black | 3,196 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 3,290 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 618 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 129,225 | 95.0% |
| Hispanic | 6,832 | 5.0% |
| White | 121,073 | 89.0% |
| Black | 3,517 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 3,451 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 947 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 238 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 171,456
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $103,741
- Poverty Rate
- 7.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,673
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 146,114 | 85.2% |
| Black | 3,552 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 5,056 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 125,712
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 40,714 | 32.4% |
| Republican | 20,972 | 16.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 64,026 | 50.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 59,534 | 47.4% |
| Female | 65,719 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 99,083 | 78.8% |
| Hispanic | 9,724 | 7.7% |
| Black | 453 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1,887 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 69,068
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 56,737 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,128 | 42.5% |
| Black | 190 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 763 | 40.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,496 | 54.6% |
| Female | 36,426 | 55.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 30,289 (23.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 44,607 (34.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 76,529
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $389,813
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,408
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 12.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.