City · Washington
Kent, Washington
Kent, city, in King County, Washington. Kent had 134,871 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 136,588 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 135,603 (±113). GEOID 5335415.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
134,871
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 136,588 · ACS 2020-2024: 135,603 ±113
Median household income
$92,302
±$3,984 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$587,800
±$11,358 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,909
±$48 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Kent and what county is it in?
Kent is a city in King County, Washington. It covers 33.8 square miles of land, 4,037 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kent is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kent, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 134,871 people lived in Kent on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Washington grew 3.8%. The 2020 Census counted 136,588 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 135,603 (±113).
| Measure | Kent | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 135,603 ±113 | 2,287,171 | +4,485 |
| Households | 47,156 ±940 | 941,054 | +3,126 |
| Average household size | 2.84 ±0.06 | 2.39 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 49,652 ±989 | 1,003,284 | +3,380 |
Kent's population since 2000
From 79,524 in 2000 to 134,871 in 2025: up 69.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kent as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kent?
The median resident of Kent is 35.5 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 23.0%. 33.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kent | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±0.7 | 37.4 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±0.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9% ±0.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±0.9 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.6% ±1.6 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.0% ±1.9 pts | 52.9% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±1.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 23.0% ±1.3 pts | 20.5% | +2.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.2% ±1.6 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 44.0% ±1.9 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0% ±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8% ±1.2 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.8% ±1.7 pts | 56.7% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±0.7 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.2% ±1.4 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kent earn?
Half of Kent's 47,156 households earn less than $92,302 a year (±$3,984), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $88,686 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kent | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,302 ±$3,984 | $124,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,856 ±$3,773 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,664 ±$1,426 | $74,100 | +$3,623 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% ±1.3 pts | 8.6% | −2.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1% ±3.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7% ±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±0.6 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±0.9 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kent?
Owners occupy 57.2% of Kent's occupied homes and renters 42.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $587,800 by its owner (±$11,358). The median renter pays $1,909 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kent | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $587,800 ±$11,358 | $859,900 | +$161,488 |
| Median gross rent | $1,909 ±$48 | $2,092 | +$204 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±3.4 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,484 ±$63 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.2% ±1.8 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.8% ±1.8 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 49,652 ±989 | 1,003,284 | +3,380 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.1% ±1.6 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.8% ±0.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% ±1.0 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kent building?
Builders took permits for 117 new housing units in Kent in 2025 (117 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kent work and get to work?
67.9% of Kent's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.
| Measure | Kent | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8% ±1.2 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | +1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9% ±1.4 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2% ±1.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7% ±1.2 pts | 29.2% | +9.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min ±0.9 | 27.6 min | −2.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kent?
29 census tracts lie mostly in Kent, and 14 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,988 (Tract 290.04) to $145,721 (Tract 294.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 295.04King County | 6,676 | $93,786 |
| Tract 294.03King County | 5,718 | $111,989 |
| Tract 294.05King County | 5,564 | $145,721 |
| Tract 292.06King County | 5,060 | $51,875 |
| Tract 294.07King County | 5,047 | $67,313 |
| Tract 297.01King County | 4,932 | $73,182 |
| Tract 291.02King County | 5,578 | $97,589 |
| Tract 292.05King County | 4,813 | $89,132 |
| Tract 294.06King County | 4,680 | $128,259 |
| Tract 294.08King County | 4,633 | $75,703 |
| Tract 290.04King County | 4,620 | $47,988 |
| Tract 295.06King County | 4,461 | $64,664 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kent) · Census block assignment files
How does Kent compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kent is the 217th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Kent ranks 198th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 167th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 394 |
| Median household income | 198th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 221st | 393 |
| Median home value | 142nd | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 106th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 133rd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 187th | 382 |
| Median age | 303rd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 319th | 388 |
| Work from home | 189th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 122nd | 394 |
Kent's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Kent with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kent?
2 of the 57 figures for Kent on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kent are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kent.