Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 139 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,279 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 1,408 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 1,985 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,187 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,865 (37%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,203 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $309,735 ▲ 11% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,221/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 12,474 |
| Vacant Units | 1,973 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kent County is located in Maryland and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,053 residents. With a median age of 45.78, it is a mature county.
Kent County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,203 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Kent County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $309,735 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,220. Homeownership rates are high at 75.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kent County are primarily White (78.21%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Kent County, MD is a middle-income area in Maryland. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21610 | Betterton | 358 | $74,375 | $219,000 | $1,063 | 13.7% | 44.7% |
| 21620 | Chestertown | 13,533 | $76,094 | $318,700 | $1,149 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| 21635 | Galena | 2,200 | $97,194 | $387,600 | $1,060 | 1.9% | 50.3% |
| 21651 | Millington | 2,448 | $71,983 | $259,500 | $1,245 | 3.1% | 22.2% |
| 21661 | Rock Hall | 2,400 | $87,778 | $258,800 | $1,146 | 1.2% | 45.5% |
| 21667 | Still Pond | 276 | $61,505 | — | — | 4.7% | 16.8% |
| 21678 | Worton | 1,868 | $70,167 | $306,900 | $2,046 | 2.5% | 38.6% |