Kent, Washington

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
135,169
Population
$86,966
Median Income
$478,400
Home Value
34.7
Median Age

Demographics

Kent has a population of 135,169 with a median age of 34.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
40.8%
Asian
22.4%
Hispanic
16.3%
Black
12.9%
Other
7.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population135,169
Median Age34.7
White40.8%
Black or African American12.9%
Asian22.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.3%
Other / Two or More Races7.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Kent is $86,966, which is 15.7% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $39,714. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

$86,966
Median Household Income
$39,714
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Kent is 7.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Kent, 87.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.1%
Bachelor's+
27.9%
Graduate+
7.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree7.6%

Housing

The median home value in Kent is $478,400, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,742. The homeownership rate is 55.8%.

$478,400
Median Home Value
$1,742/mo
Median Rent
55.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$478,400
Median Monthly Rent$1,742
Homeownership Rate55.8%
Vacancy Rate5.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kent, Washington?
The population of Kent, Washington is 135,169 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kent, Washington?
The median household income in Kent, Washington is $86,966. This is 15.7% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Kent, Washington?
The median home value in Kent, Washington is $478,400. The median monthly rent is $1,742.
What percentage of people in Kent have a college degree?
In Kent, Washington, 27.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Kent, Washington an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Kent, Washington is 5.5x (median home value $478,400 vs. median income $86,966), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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