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Internet and Broadband in Kent County, MD
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 85.0%
- Maryland 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.7%
- Maryland 79.8%
- Cellular data plan only
- 9.6%
- Maryland 9.9%
- No internet access
- 11.2%
- Maryland 5.1%
Internet subscriptions by type
8,493 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription7,24585.3%
- Broadband of any type7,22185.0%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL6,09171.7%
- Satellite3594.2%
- Cellular data plan only8139.6%
- Internet access without a subscription2933.4%
- No internet access95511.2%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County, MD | 85.0% | 71.7% | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Maryland | 92.4% | 79.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Cities and towns in Kent County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | 84.2% | 80.5% | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Rock Hall | 95.0% | 77.1% | 16.1% | 4.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Kent County, MD?
- 85.0% of households in Kent County, MD have a broadband internet subscription, and 11.2% have no internet access.
- How does Kent County compare with Maryland?
- The households with broadband in Kent County is 85.0%, compared with 92.4% for Maryland as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates