Kent

Discover Kent, WA: Where Community and Opportunity Thrive

Kent, Washington, is a lively city in King County that offers a picturesque blend of parks, lakes, shopping, and dining experiences. Catering to diverse interests, Kent boasts a range of local attractions and recreational opportunities. The city's business-friendly environment provides ample resources for entrepreneurs and established businesses. Additionally, Kent is renowned for its excellent schools, universities, and medical centers, making it an ideal place for families to settle and thrive.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Kent103,988118,595142,787145,958

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-49,027
5-99,126
10-148,995
15-198,480
20-249,428
25-2910,770
30-3411,733
35-3911,267
40-4410,410
45-498,733
50-548,680
55-598,301
60-648,398
65-696,844
70-745,031
75-793,588
80-842,059
85+1,917
18+110,563
Median Age37

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

Kent2024
Total142,787.00
White Alone37.25%
Black Alone12.93%
American Indian Alone1%
Asian Alone24.9%
Pacific Islander Alone2.73%
Some Other Race10.28%
Two or More Races10.9%
Hispanic Origin17.39%
Diversity Index82.80

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

Kent2024 - 2029
Population0.44%
Households0.18%
Families0.23%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households39,37142,62948,78549,221
Housing Units40,95445,40251,12151,809
Owner Occupied Units27,29228,267
Renter Occupied Units21,49320,954
Vacant Units2,3362,588

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

Kent20242029
Median Home Value$613,340$744,654
Average Home Value$695,609$927,657
<$50,000645161
$50,000 - $99,99952792
$100,000 - $149,99939039
$150,000 - $199,9993195
$200,000 - $249,99944051
$250,000 - $299,999802106
$300,000 - $399,9991,726650
$400,000 - $499,9993,5431,766
$500,000 - $749,99911,57811,504
$1,000,000 +1,8284,024

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later3,501
2000-20096,024
1990-19999,270
1980-198910,970
1970-19797,906
1960-19696,849
1950-19592,002
1940-1949696
1939 or Before971

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

Kent20242029
Median Household$94,124$110,733
Average Household$125,638$151,460
Per Capita$43,092$51,238

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

Kent2024
<$15,0002,895
$15,000 - $24,9992,172
$25,000 - $34,9992,390
$35,000 - $49,9993,921
$50,000 - $74,9997,893
$75,000 - $99,9996,330
$100,000 - $149,99910,009
$150,000 - $199,9995,509
$200,000+7,666

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+65,854
In-County Residents61,826
Out-of-County Residents3,766
Drive Alone45,437
Carpooled8,266
Public Transport3,797
Work at Home6,642
Motorcycle34
Bicycle108
Walked936
Other391
Less than 5 minutes680
5-9 minutes2,682
10-14 minutes5,755
15-19 minutes8,667
20-24 minutes8,575
25-29 minutes4,281
30-34 minutes9,914
35-39 minutes1,860
40-44 minutes3,720
45-59 minutes5,995
60-89 minutes5,270
90+ minutes1,813
Average Travel Time31

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees60,337
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt16
Mining2
Utilities84
Construction4,753
Manufacturing9,743
Wholesale Trade8,957
  
Retail Trade6,986
  
Transportation/Warehouse3,146
Information687
  
Finance & Insurance816
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing2,263
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv3,520
Legal Services425
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises28
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt2,826
Educational Services3,427
HealthCare/Social Assist3,153
Arts/Entertainment/Rec718
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs4,159
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin2,925
Auto Repair/Maintenance537
Public Administration Emp1,913

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kent2024
<9th Grade5,803
Some High School5,564
GED3,964
Graduated High School21,868
Some College/No Degree19,284
Associates Degree11,095
Bachelor's Degree21,412
Graduate Degree8,741

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses4,340
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus3
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus6
Construction Bus413
Manufacturing Bus297
Wholesale Trade Bus320
  
Retail Trade Bus539
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus220
Information Bus62
  
Finance & Insurance Bus132
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus235
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus341
Legal Services Bus74
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus8
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus148
Educational Services Bus84
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus322
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus50
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus376
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus518
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus92
Public Administration Bus72

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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