Kent County, Maryland

Total Population: 19,265

County Seat: Chestertown

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Median Home Value

$307,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$74,402

Across all households

Median Age

48.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

37.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

15.6%

65 Years and Over

26.9%

Male

48.3%

Female

51.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.1%

No Health Insurance

5.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

37.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$74,402

Mean Household Income

$100,801

Per Capita Income

$45,817

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$307,100

Median Rent

$1,144/mo

Total Housing Units

10,326

Owner-Occupied

72.1%

Renter-Occupied

27.9%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Married Couple Households

42.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.5%

Average Household Size

2.07

Broadband Internet Access

81.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 24029.