Kent County, Delaware

Total Population: 185,043

County Seat: Dover

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Median Home Value

$290,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,872

Across all households

Median Age

38.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)57.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)26.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Two or More Races5.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.9%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.6%

No Health Insurance

7.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,872

Mean Household Income

$89,176

Per Capita Income

$34,640

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$290,600

Median Rent

$1,285/mo

Total Housing Units

74,997

Owner-Occupied

71.0%

Renter-Occupied

29.0%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Married Couple Households

48.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.9%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

90.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 10001.