Kent, New York Demographics

The total population of Kent town is estimated to be 12,940 with 6,508 males (50.29%) and 6,432 females (49.71%). There are 76 less females than males in Kent town.
The median household income in Kent town was $117,272 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 799(0.69%) from $116,473 in 2020. This income is 157.19% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Kent town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $132,755. Overall, the median household income for the town of Kent town stands at $117,272.
In Kent town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $61,959 for males and $39,112 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $83,271 for males and $73,083 for females.
In Kent town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Black or African American households have the highest median household income at $270,229, while Some Other Race households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $100,395.
In 2022, the population of Kent town was 12,903, a 0.41% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kent town's population was 12,956, an increase of 0.40% compared to a population of 12,905 in 2020.
The median age in Kent, New York is 44.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.79% were under the age of 15, 15.80% aged 15 to 29, 51.28% aged 30 to 64, 15.51% aged 65 to 84, and 1.62% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Kent town population: 74.97% are White, 5.07% are Black or African American, 0.80% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.44% are Asian, 10.93% are some other race and 5.79% are multiracial.