Kent PUMA, DE

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2023 Population

185,043

1.45% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

US Representative

Sarah McBride

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.5

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

11.3%

8.44% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$72,872

5.19% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$290,600

6.72% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

82,492

1.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Kent PUMA, DE had a population of 185k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $72,872. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kent PUMA, DE grew from 182,400 to 185,043, a 1.45% increase and its median household income grew from $69,278 to $72,872, a 5.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kent PUMA, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.07%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.35%), and White (Hispanic) (2.3%).

11.7% of the households in Kent PUMA, DE 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.

97.2% of the residents in Kent PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kent PUMA, DE are Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (1,999 degrees awarded in 2022), Delaware State University (929 degrees), and Polytech Adult Education (175 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Kent PUMA, DE was $290,600, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Kent PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Kent PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

Kent PUMA, DE borders South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE, Sussex East PUMA, DE, Sussex West PUMA, DE, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester & Kent Counties PUMA, MD, Cumberland County (South)--Vineland & Millville Cities PUMA, NJ, Salem & Cumberland (North) Counties--Bridgeton City PUMA, NJ, and Cape May & Atlantic (South Central) Counties--Ocean City & Somers Point City PUMA, NJ.

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Population & Diversity

Kent PUMA, DE is home to a population of 185k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.14% of Kent PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (13.2k people).

In 2023, there were 2.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Kent PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kent PUMA, DE are Spanish (8,481 households), Haitian (2,216 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,708 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

94,124

Women

51.6%

88,199

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 182,323 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

97.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Kent PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kent PUMA, DE was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kent PUMA, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 475
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
48.8k ± 1.08k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.39k ± 1.23k

7.92%

Hispanic Population

14.6k people

7.92% of the people in Kent PUMA, DE are hispanic (14.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
1,602 ± 978 people
Nigeria
1,052 ± 794 people
Liberia
988 ± 770 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kent PUMA, DE was Haiti, the natal country of 1,602 Kent PUMA, DE residents, followed by Nigeria with 1,052 and Liberia with 988.

Foreign-Born Population

7.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

6.61%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2023, 7.14% of Kent PUMA, DE residents (13.2k 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 PUMA, DE was 6.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,481 households (4.87%)
Haitian
2,216 households (1.27%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,708 households (0.981%)

11.7% of the households in Kent PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kent PUMA, DE was Spanish. 4.87% of the households in Kent PUMA, DE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,734 ± 477
Gulf War (2001-)
4,456 ± 529
Gulf War (1990s)
2,861 ± 446

Kent PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kent PUMA, DE employs 82.5k people. The largest industries in Kent PUMA, DE are Construction (5,880 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,590 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,685 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($110,783), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($103,745), and Management of companies & enterprises ($103,619).

Males in Kent PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,042. The income inequality in Kent PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.402, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,330

Women

49%

40,964

Men

51%

The workforce of Kent PUMA, DE in 2020 was 80,294 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kent PUMA, DE.

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Occupations

82.5k

2022 Value

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 1.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kent PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 81.2k employees to 82.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kent PUMA, DE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,536 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,317 people), and Other managers (2,068 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kent PUMA, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (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

82.5k

2022 Value

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 1.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kent PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 81.2k employees to 82.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kent PUMA, DE, are Construction (5,880 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,590 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,685 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kent PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Kent PUMA, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,380

Median earning men ± $1,607

$39,600

Median earning women ± $1,787

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($66,199), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,528), and Manufacturing ($59,169).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,681), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,288), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,599).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.43%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% 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 14.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kent PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride 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 PUMA, DE. Showing the available data for Delaware.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

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 Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kent PUMA, DE

Sarah McBride

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Kent PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Kent PUMA, DE awarded 3,103 degrees. The student population of Kent PUMA, DE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 6,171 male students and 12,131 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kent PUMA, DE are White (1,372 and 45.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,023 and 33.6%), Hispanic or Latino (362 and 11.9%), and Two or More Races (144 and 4.73%).

The largest universities in Kent PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (1,999 and 64.4%), Delaware State University (929 and 29.9%), and Polytech Adult Education (175 and 5.64%).

The most popular majors in Kent PUMA, DE are Registered Nursing (530 and 17.1%), General Studies (194 and 6.25%), and Social Work (137 and 4.42%).

The median tuition cost in Kent PUMA, DE for a public four year colleges is $5,807 for in-state students and $14,199 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Kent PUMA, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 18,302 (33.7% men and 66.3% 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 18,302 students enrolled in Kent PUMA, DE, 33.7% men and 66.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 7,149 records, of which 68.5% were women and 31.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
351 degrees awarded
General Studies
193 degrees awarded
General Human Services
124 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kent PUMA, DE was Registered Nursing with 351 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
1,999 degrees awarded
Delaware State University
929 degrees awarded
Polytech Adult Education
175 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delaware Technical Community College-Terry with 1,999 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 990 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kent PUMA, DE, which is 0.469 times less than the 2,113 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 1,372 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,023 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 ($5,807) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($845) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.568% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kent PUMA, DE in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (46.7k), Some college (33.7k), and Secondary Education (23.2k).

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 PUMA, DE was $290,600 in 2023, which is 0.958 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $272,300 to $290,600, a 6.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Kent PUMA, DE is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Kent PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kent PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kent PUMA, DE is $72,872. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kent PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $126,554, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $114,502 and $87,153.

Housing

Property

$290,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,081

$49,719

Median Property Taxes

±$1,804

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 PUMA, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2023

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71% of the housing units in Kent PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kent PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $126,554, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $114,502 and $87,153.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kent PUMA, DE 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.

$72,872

Median Household Income

± $1,932

70.1k

Number of Households

± 2,224

In 2023, the median household income of the 70.1k households in Kent PUMA, DE grew to $72,872 from the previous year's value of $69,278.

The following chart displays the households in Kent PUMA, DE 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.402

2022 Wage GINI in Kent PUMA, DE

0.412

2021 Wage GINI in Kent PUMA, DE

In 2022, the income inequality in Kent PUMA, DE was 0.402 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.38% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kent PUMA, DE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kent PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kent PUMA, DE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (9.19%)
Worked At Home (7.59%)

In 2023, 78.5% of workers in Kent PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.19%) and those who worked at home (7.59%).

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

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kent PUMA, DE have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.34% of the workforce in Kent PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kent PUMA, DE (20.3k out of 180k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kent PUMA, DE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

93% of the population of Kent PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 3.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1332 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1323 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2167 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,332 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,332 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,323 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.96%

Uninsured

43.8%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

3.2%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kent PUMA, DE grew by 0.633% from 6.92% to 6.96%.

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