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Kent County, TX
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Kent County, Texas.
Population
734
Land area
903sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Kent County
Kent County at a glance
- Kent County is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,889 a year, 7% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,200 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $675 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jayton (458) and Girard (20).
Local data for Kent County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kent County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,889
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
60.0
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (101), Irish Americans (59), Scottish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,010
380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.57M
FY 2026, $10,056 per person
PPP loans
$332K
25 loans, 51 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,070
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kent County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kent County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
343
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
97° / 28°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kent County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kent County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kent County, TX?
- Jayton is the largest city or town in Kent County, with about 458 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kent County?
- Kent County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79518, 79528.
- What is the population of Kent County, TX?
- About 734 people live in Kent County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kent County?
- Kent County borders Scurry County, Garza County, Crosby County, Fisher County, Dickens County, Stonewall County, King County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023