State rank#3 of 3
Smallest county187,604 residentsNew Castle County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 10001
Kent County, Delaware
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population187,604
Household income$74,477
Unemployment4%
Life expectancy75.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Kent County has 187,604 residents and ranks #3 by population among Delaware county equivalents. Median household income is $74,477. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. Its county population is below the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Delaware
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Kent County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Kent County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median home value.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $316,600 median home value and $1,354/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,477, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Kent County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and uninsured. College attainment is 27.5% and life expectancy is 75.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Median home value: $316,600, rank #1 of 3 available Delaware counties.
- Median gross rent: $1,354/mo, rank #2 of 3 available Delaware counties.
- Uninsured: 7.5%, rank #2 of 3 available Delaware counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median household income: $74,477, rank #3 of 3; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 4%, rank #3 of 3; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.5%, rank #3 of 3; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Delaware
Rank and range use only counties in Delaware with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$74,477
$74,477; below the state county median of $81,497.
State rank #3 of 3 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$316,600
$316,600; below the state county median of $352,200.
State rank #1 of 3 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,354/mo
$1,354/mo; at the state county median of $1,354/mo.
State rank #2 of 3 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4%
4%; above the state county median of 3.6%.
State rank #3 of 3 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
27.5%
27.5%; below the state county median of 33%.
State rank #3 of 3 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.1 years
75.1 years; below the state county median of 77.1 years.
State rank #3 of 3 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.8%
16.8%; above the state county median of 16.1%.
State rank #3 of 3 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.5%
7.5%; at the state county median of 7.5%.
State rank #2 of 3 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,980 residents
1 per 1,980 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,628 residents.
State rank #3 of 3 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 414 residents
1 per 414 residents; at the state county median of 1 per 414 residents.
State rank #2 of 3 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Kent County FAQ
Is Kent County a good place to live?
Kent County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and uninsured. College attainment is 27.5% and life expectancy is 75.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Kent County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $316,600 median home value and $1,354/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,477, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Kent County?
Kent County has 187,604 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Kent County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 10001; the parent state FIPS is 10.
What is the median household income in Kent County?
The ACS median household income is $74,477.
How much does housing cost in Kent County?
Housing benchmarks are $316,600 median home value and $1,354/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,477, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Kent County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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