Kent, Ohio
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Kent, Ohio, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,116 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $42,964 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 23.8 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.1% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $219,900 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $991 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 6.7% | 5.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.8% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 20.8 | 23.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 16.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 28.6% | 44.4% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 81.0% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 8.5% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 33.3 | 40.6 | 61.4 |
Age in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 23.8 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 12.5% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 40.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 9.8% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 13.5% | 25.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 11.4% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 10,069 | 4,863,191 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 41.6% | 61.2% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 19.7% | 28.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 13.0% | 16.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 39.7% | 32.0% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 63.9% | 33.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $28,098 | $40,552 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 32.4% | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 4.8% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 48.8% | 29.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 13.1% | 12.5% | n/a |
Housing in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 12,537 | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 38.7% | 68.8% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 44.1% | 14.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 19.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,972.0 | 1,970.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 38.4% | 28.3% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $3,463 | $2,822 | n/a |
Education in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5.2% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 26.8% | 32.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 20.9% | 28.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 21.3% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 63.7% | 63.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 64.7% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 9.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 39.2% | 29.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.8% | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 16.1% | 7.5% | n/a |
Origins and language in Kent, Ohio
| Statistic | Kent | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 67.6% | 74.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.5% | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 92.2% | 92.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.3% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.1% | 6.8% | 16.7% |