State rank#2 of 5
Smallest county171,456 residentsProvidence County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 44003
Kent County, Rhode Island
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population171,456
Household income$94,345
Unemployment3.9%
Life expectancy78.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Kent County has 171,456 residents and ranks #2 by population among Rhode Island county equivalents. Median household income is $94,345. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Rhode Island
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 $366,100 median home value and $1,327/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $94,345, 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 mental health access. College attainment is 34.7% and life expectancy is 78.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Median home value: $366,100, rank #1 of 5 available Rhode Island counties.
- Median gross rent: $1,327/mo, rank #2 of 5 available Rhode Island counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 228 residents, rank #2 of 5 available Rhode Island counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 78.2 years, rank #5 of 5; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $94,345, rank #4 of 5; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34.7%, rank #4 of 5; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Rhode Island
Rank and range use only counties in Rhode Island with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$94,345
$94,345; below the state county median of $103,514.
State rank #4 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$366,100
$366,100; below the state county median of $510,800.
State rank #1 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,327/mo
$1,327/mo; at the state county median of $1,327/mo.
State rank #2 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.9%
3.9%; at the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #3 of 5 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.7%
34.7%; below the state county median of 52.4%.
State rank #4 of 5 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.2 years
78.2 years; below the state county median of 80.3 years.
State rank #5 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13%
13%; at the state county median of 13%.
State rank #3 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4%
4%; above the state county median of 3.8%.
State rank #4 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,186 residents
1 per 1,186 residents; at the state county median of 1 per 1,186 residents.
State rank #3 of 5 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 228 residents
1 per 228 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 244 residents.
State rank #2 of 5 · 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 mental health access. College attainment is 34.7% and life expectancy is 78.2 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 $366,100 median home value and $1,327/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $94,345, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Kent County?
Kent County has 171,456 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Kent County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 44003; the parent state FIPS is 44.
What is the median household income in Kent County?
The ACS median household income is $94,345.
How much does housing cost in Kent County?
Housing benchmarks are $366,100 median home value and $1,327/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $94,345, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Kent County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%.
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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