Kent, OH

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2023 Population

27,190

0.534% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

24.2

1.68% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

24.8%

2.89% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$42,524

13.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$210,700

4.83% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

13,535

0.915% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Kent, OH had a population of 27.2k people with a median age of 24.2 and a median household income of $42,524. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kent, OH declined from 27,336 to 27,190, a −0.534% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,505 to $42,524, a 13.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kent, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.28%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.61%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), and White (Hispanic) (0.982%).

None of the households in Kent, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Kent, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kent, OH are Kent State University at Kent (6,840 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Kent, OH was $210,700, and the homeownership rate was 42.2%.

Most people in Kent, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Kent, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kent, OH is home to a population of 27.2k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.88% of Kent, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.6k people).

In 2023, there were 9.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.7k people) in Kent, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.52k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

96.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96% of Kent, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kent, OH was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kent, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kent, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.7k ± 832
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.25k ± 600
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.52k ± 548

2.95%

Hispanic Population

803 people

2.95% of the people in Kent, OH are hispanic (803 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kent, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

5.88%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

5.25%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.44k people

As of 2023, 5.88% of Kent, OH residents (1.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kent, OH was 5.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kent, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
271 ± 109
Gulf War (2001-)
229 ± 132
Gulf War (1990s)
59 ± 75

Kent, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kent, OH employs 13.5k people. The largest industries in Kent, OH are Educational Services (2,711 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,181 people), and Retail Trade (1,534 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,573), Finance & Insurance ($67,118), and Public Administration ($63,915).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.5k

2023 Value

± 1,115

−0.915%

1 Year decline

± 12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kent, OH declined at a rate of −0.915%, from 13.7k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kent, OH, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,025 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,552 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,386 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kent, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.5k

2023 Value

± 1,115

−0.915%

1 Year decline

± 12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kent, OH declined at a rate of −0.915%, from 13.7k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kent, OH, are Educational Services (2,711 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,181 people), and Retail Trade (1,534 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kent, OH, though some of these residents may live in Kent, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,516

Median earning men ± $5,387

$19,124

Median earning women ± $2,160

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($95,603), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,667), and Public Administration ($64,154).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,982), and Manufacturing ($31,128).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kent, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Kent, OH awarded 6,840 degrees. The student population of Kent, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9,548 male students and 16,306 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kent, OH are White (5,167 and 79.4%), followed by Black or African American (526 and 8.08%), Hispanic or Latino (237 and 3.64%), and Two or More Races (218 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in Kent, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Kent (6,840 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kent, OH are Registered Nursing (704 and 10.3%), General Psychology (343 and 5.01%), and General Business Administration & Management (343 and 5.01%).

The median tuition cost in Kent, OH for a public four year colleges is $11,218 for in-state students and $20,132 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Kent, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 25,854 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 25,854 students enrolled in Kent, OH, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,840 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
533 degrees awarded
General Psychology
343 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
276 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kent, OH was Registered Nursing with 533 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kent, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kent State University at Kent

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

6,840 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Kent with 6,840 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,362 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kent, OH, which is 0.527 times less than the 4,478 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,167 degrees mean that there were 9.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 526 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,218) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($155) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kent, OH was $210,700 in 2023, which is 0.694 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $201,000 to $210,700, a 4.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Kent, OH is 42.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Kent, OH have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kent, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kent, OH is $42,524. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Kent, OH was Census Tract 6013 with a value of $90,560, followed by Census Tract 6014 and Census Tract 6012, with respective values of $43,592 and $40,417.

Housing

Property

$210,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,989

$4,292

Median Property Taxes

±$543

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kent, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kent, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.2%

Homeownership

2023

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 42.2% of the housing units in Kent, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kent, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6013
Census Tract 6014
Census Tract 6012

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kent, OH was Census Tract 6013 with a value of $90,560, followed by Census Tract 6014 and Census Tract 6012, with respective values of $43,592 and $40,417.

The following map shows all of the places in Kent, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,524

Median Household Income

± $4,476

10.2k

Number of Households

± 930

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.2k households in Kent, OH grew to $42,524 from the previous year's value of $37,505.

The following chart displays the households in Kent, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kent, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (64.4%)
Worked At Home (17.3%)
Walked (9.34%)

In 2023, 64.4% of workers in Kent, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who walked to work (9.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kent, OH have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Kent, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kent, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kent, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kent, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kent, OH (5.39k out of 21.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kent, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Kent, OH has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 8.93% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.743% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Portage County, OH see 2391 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.7% decrease from the previous year (2708 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1980 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 425 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Portage County, OH.

2,391 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Portage County, OH

Primary care physicians in Portage County, OH see an average of 2,391 patients per year. This represents a 11.7% decrease from the previous year (2,708 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Portage County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 42.5% between 18 and 34 years, 24.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.03%

Uninsured

55%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

8.93%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.743%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kent, OH grew by 3.83% from 4.85% to 5.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kent, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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