Demographics & People — Kent, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,190 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,900 |
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| Median Age | 23.8 |
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| Total Households | 10,180 |
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| Family Households | 4,448 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2758 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,002 |
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| Black or African American | 2,362 |
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| Asian | 874 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 803 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,705 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,357 |
| Other groups | 5,335 |
| Irish | 4,741 |
| English | 2,532 |
| American | 2,124 |
| Italian | 1,996 |
| Polish | 1,959 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 768 |
| Scottish | 534 |
Language
| English Only | 24,245 |
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| Spanish | 369 |
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| Population 5+ | 26,179 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 818 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,592 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kent, Ohio.
