Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kent, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,116

Median Agei

23.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81%21,963

Black

8.5%2,302

Two or More

4.3%1,171

Asian

3.6%967

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%677

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%36

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%184

High School Diploma

25.3%3,208

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%843

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%1,433

Associate's Degree

2.9%372

Bachelor's Degree

25.9%3,275

Master's Degree

16.1%2,040

Professional Degree

1.5%192

Doctorate

3.7%463

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

47.1%

Graduate+

21.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$219,900

Median Renti

$991

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.8%4,104

Renter-Occupied

59.2%5,965

Total Units

12,537

Homeownership

40.8%

Vacancy Rate

19.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%107

$50K–$100K

7%289

$100K–$150K

11.3%464

$150K–$200K

22.1%905

$200K–$300K

26.6%1,090

$300K–$500K

28.1%1,154

$500K–$1M

1.4%58

$1M+

0.9%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

631

$500–$750

648

$750–$1,000

1,672

$1,000–$1,250

1,839

$1,250–$1,500

395

$1,500–$2,000

392

$2,000+

199

Year Built

2010–2019

10.3%1,296

2000–2009

7.6%957

1990–1999

8.8%1,097

1980–1989

7.8%984

1970–1979

18.4%2,302

1960–1969

16.4%2,059

1950–1959

11.4%1,426

1940–1949

3.3%412

1939 or earlier

16%2,004

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.6%6,707

Electricity

27.9%2,809

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%283

No Fuel

1.5%148

Other

0.5%53

Fuel Oil

0.5%46

Coal

0.2%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,964

Mean Household Incomei

$69,579

Per Capita Incomei

$28,098

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

11.2%

Labor Forcei

15,327

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.6%1,163

$10K–$15K

6.4%647

$15K–$20K

6.5%659

$20K–$25K

7.9%797

$25K–$30K

4.9%498

$30K–$35K

4.4%444

$35K–$40K

4.6%461

$40K–$45K

5.7%574

$45K–$50K

4.2%423

$50K–$60K

4.2%427

$60K–$75K

6.9%696

$75K–$100K

5.9%591

$100K–$125K

10.3%1,033

$125K–$150K

4.3%428

$150K–$200K

7.4%743

$200K+

4.8%485

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,228

Residentsi

2,225

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing61 homes98% occupied$467/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers116 homes84% occupied$370/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8454 homes89% occupied$310/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,964/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

83.4%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

15%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

1.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

72.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35.5% of subsidized households are minority

29.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,8206.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

560

Canada

111

Germany

China

United Kingdom

Poland

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,891

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,560

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

892(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured

Kent, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026