Kent County, Rhode Island
Kent County is home to 171,456 people. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Rhode Island rate (11.2%). The median household income is $94,345.
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| Measure | Value | Rhode Island | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 171,456 | 1,101,801 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $94,345 | $87,796 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 7.5% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 6.6% | 13.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.2% | 4.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 37.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $366,100 | $404,200 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,327 | $1,342 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.5% | 48.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.1% | 15.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.8 years | 40.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.