Living in Kent, WA
Kent, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
131,118
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty
13.4%
Median Home
$346,400
Median Income
$72,062
Median Rent
$1,385
Kent SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
7
Commute
4
Kent, WA Crime Report
5,686Total Crimes
4,340.4Total Crimes / 100k People
75.25%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kent / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,686 | 4,340.4 | 2,975.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 486 | 371.0 | 293.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 242 | 184.7 | 67.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 146 | 111.4 | 179.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 5,200 | 3,969.4 | 2,681.9 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 754 | 575.6 | 453.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,598 | 2,746.5 | 1,907.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 848 | 647.3 | 320.5 | 219.9 |
Kent, WA Cost Of Living
131Kent's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kent | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 136 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 129 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 128 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 135 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 89 | 100 | |
Kent, WA Photos
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Rankings for Kent in Washington
Map Of Kent, WA
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Population over time in Kent
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 131,118 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 128,057 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 126,561 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 125,492 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 124,292 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 122,620 | 6.0% |
| 2013 | 115,703 | 6.4% |
| 2012 | 108,700 | 6.9% |
| 2011 | 101,652 | 13.6% |
| 2010 | 89,446 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kent
| Race | Kent | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.7% | 68.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 12.0% | 3.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 20.5% | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 12.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Kent
| Gender | Kent | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kent for adults over 25
| Education | Kent | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kent, Washington
| Income | Kent | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 9.5% | 7.7% |
