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Kent County, MD
14 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Kent County, Maryland.
Population
19,346
Land area
277sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Kent County
Kent County at a glance
- Kent County is 89% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,147 a year, 23% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,900 (21% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,209 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Chestertown (5,594), Rock Hall (1,215) and Galena (728).
Local data for Kent County, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kent County, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,147
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$330,900
Prices +4.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,209/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
39.6%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,299), German Americans (2,979), Italian Americans (1,144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,247
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $9,115 per person
PPP loans
$11.4M
290 loans, 1,512 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$79.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kent County, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked10.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kent County, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
794
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone25 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kent County, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kent County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kent County, MD?
- Chestertown is the largest city or town in Kent County, with about 5,594 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kent County?
- Kent County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 21610, 21635, 21645, 21650, 21661.
- What is the population of Kent County, MD?
- About 19,346 people live in Kent County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kent County?
- Kent County borders New Castle County, DE, Kent County, DE, Cecil County, Queen Anne's County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023