# Kent County, Delaware

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**Kent County** is a [county](/source/County_(United_States)) located in the central part of the [U.S. state](/source/U.S._state) of [Delaware](/source/Delaware). As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), the population was 181,851, making it the least populous county in Delaware,[1] but the most populous county in the [United States](/source/United_States) to be the [least populous in its state](/source/County_statistics_of_the_United_States). The [county seat](/source/County_seat) is [Dover](/source/Dover,_Delaware),[2] the [state capital](/source/List_of_U.S._state_capitals) of Delaware. It is named for [Kent](/source/Kent), an English county.[3]

Kent County comprises the Dover metropolitan area, which is included in the [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia)-[Reading](/source/Reading,_Pennsylvania)-[Camden](/source/Camden,_New_Jersey), [PA](/source/Pennsylvania)-[NJ](/source/New_Jersey)-DE-[MD](/source/Maryland) [combined statistical area](/source/Delaware_Valley).[4]

## History

In about 1670 the [English](/source/England) began to settle in the valley of the [St. Jones River](/source/St._Jones_River), earlier known as Wolf Creek. On June 21, 1680, the Duke of York chartered St. Jones County, which was carved out of New Amstel/New Castle and Hoarkill/Sussex counties. St. Jones County was transferred to [William Penn](/source/William_Penn) on August 24, 1682, and became part of Penn's newly chartered [Delaware](/source/Delaware) Colony.[5]

Penn ordered a court town to be laid out, and the courthouse was built in 1697. The town of Dover, named after the town of [Dover](/source/Dover,_Kent) in England's Kent, was finally laid out in 1717, in what was then known as the Lower Counties. It was designated as the capital of Delaware in 1777. In 1787 Delaware was first state to ratify the [U.S. Constitution](/source/U.S._Constitution), and became "the First State." Through much of the late 18th century, the economy of Kent County was based on small grain farms. As a result, farmers did not need as many slaves as did owners of tobacco plantations. Delaware had a high proportion of free blacks among its African-American population by the early 19th century.

In the 1960s, Dover was a center of manufacturing of spacesuits worn by NASA astronauts in the [Apollo](/source/Project_Apollo) moon flights by [ILC Dover](/source/ILC_Dover), now based in the small town of [Frederica](/source/Frederica,_Delaware). The suits, dubbed the "A7L," was first flown on the [Apollo 7](/source/Apollo_7) mission in October 1967, and was the suit worn by [Neil Armstrong](/source/Neil_Armstrong) and [Buzz Aldrin](/source/Buzz_Aldrin) on the [Apollo 11](/source/Apollo_11) mission. The company still manufactures spacesuits to this day—the present-day Space Shuttle "soft" suit components (the arms and legs of the suit).

## Geography

See also: [St. Jones Neck](/source/St._Jones_Neck)

According to the [U.S. Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the county has a total area of 798 square miles (2,070 km2), of which 586 square miles (1,520 km2) is land and 212 square miles (550 km2) (26.6%) is water.[6]

Kent County, like all of Delaware's counties, is subdivided into [Hundreds](/source/Hundred_(county_subdivision)). There are several explanations given for how the Hundreds were arrived at, either being an area containing 100 families, an area containing 100 people, or an area that could raise 100 militiamen.[7][8] Kent County was originally apportioned into six Hundreds: Duck Creek, Little Creek, Dover, Murderkill, Milford and Mispillion. In 1867, the Delaware legislature split [Murderkill Hundred](/source/Murderkill_Hundred) into North Murderkill Hundred and South Murderkill Hundred. In 1869, the legislature formed Kenton Hundred from parts of Little Creek and Duck Creek Hundred. Today the county contains eight Hundreds.

### Adjacent counties

- [New Castle County](/source/New_Castle_County,_Delaware) - north
- [Salem County, New Jersey](/source/Salem_County,_New_Jersey) - northeast
- [Cumberland County, New Jersey](/source/Cumberland_County,_New_Jersey) - east
- [Cape May County, New Jersey](/source/Cape_May_County,_New_Jersey) - east
- [Sussex County](/source/Sussex_County,_Delaware) - south
- [Caroline County, Maryland](/source/Caroline_County,_Maryland) - southwest
- [Queen Anne's County, Maryland](/source/Queen_Anne's_County,_Maryland) - west
- [Kent County, Maryland](/source/Kent_County,_Maryland) - northwest

### National protected area

- [Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge](/source/Bombay_Hook_National_Wildlife_Refuge)

### Climate

Kent County has a [humid subtropical climate](/source/Humid_subtropical_climate) (*Cfa*) according to the [Köppen climate classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification). The [Trewartha climate classification](/source/Trewartha_climate_classification) considers the climate oceanic (*Do*) because only seven months average above 50 °F (above 10 °C.) All months average above freezing and Dover has three months averaging above 22 °C (72 °F). The [hardiness zone](/source/Hardiness_zone) is 7b. [\[1\]](https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/)

## Transportation

### Major highways

The following state highways are located in Kent County:[9]

### Railroads

The [Delmarva Central Railroad](/source/Delmarva_Central_Railroad) operates two freight lines through Kent County. The Delmarva Subdivision runs north–south along the US 13 corridor through Farmington, Harrington, Felton, Wyoming, Dover, Cheswold, and Clayton and the Indian River Subdivision branches from the Delmarva Subdivision at Harrington and runs east to Houston and Milford along the DE 14 corridor. There is no passenger rail service in the county.[10]

### Public transportation

[DART First State](/source/DART_First_State) operates bus service within Kent County. There are several local bus routes that serve the Dover area. In addition, DART First State operates inter-county service to [Wilmington](/source/Wilmington,_Delaware), [Newark](/source/Newark,_Delaware), [Georgetown](/source/Georgetown,_Delaware), and [Lewes](/source/Lewes,_Delaware), along with seasonal service to Lewes and [Rehoboth Beach](/source/Rehoboth_Beach,_Delaware).[11]

### Airports

Kent County contains the following public-use and military airports:

- [Chandelle Estates Airport](/source/Chandelle_Estates_Airport) in [Dover](/source/Dover,_Delaware)
- [Chorman Airport](/source/Chorman_Airport) in [Farmington](/source/Farmington,_Delaware)
- [Dover Air Force Base](/source/Dover_Air_Force_Base) in Dover
- [Delaware Airpark](/source/Delaware_Airpark) in [Cheswold](/source/Cheswold,_Delaware)
- [Henderson Aviation Airport](/source/Henderson_Aviation_Airport) in [Felton](/source/Felton,_Delaware)
- [Jenkins Airport](/source/Jenkins_Airport) in [Wyoming](/source/Wyoming,_Delaware)
- [Smyrna Airport](/source/Smyrna_Airport_(Delaware)) in [Smyrna](/source/Smyrna,_Delaware)

## Government and politics

Kent County is governed by the Kent County Levy Court, which consists of seven members, six of whom are elected by district and the seventh who is elected at-large. The current members of the Kent County Levy Court are:[12]

- Joanne Masten (D) - 1st district
- Jeffrey W. Hall (D) - 2nd district
- Allan F. Angel (D) - 3rd district (Vice President)
- Robert J. Scott (R) - 4th district
- George Jody Sweeney (D) - 5th district
- Paul Hertz - (R) 6th district
- Terry L. Pepper (D) - At-Large (President)

The county row offices are held by:[12]

- Eugenia Thornton - Recorder of Deeds
- Harold K. Brode (D) - Register of Wills
- Brenda A. Wootten (D) - Clerk of the Peace
- Norman Barlow - (R) Sheriff

Politically, Kent County is a swing county in local, state, and federal elections. The county is often used in state politics to determine a party or candidate's strength in statewide elections and is often considered a bellwether county, having voting for the winner of the national presidential election in 17 out of the last 19 presidential elections. In the 2016 general elections, Republican Presidential Nominee [Donald Trump](/source/Donald_Trump) won Kent County with 49.81% of the vote compared to Democratic Nominee [Hillary Clinton](/source/Hillary_Clinton)'s 44.91% out of 74,260 votes cast.[13] In the 2020 presidential election, Delaware resident [Joe Biden](/source/Joe_Biden) took 51.19% of the vote compared to Trump's 47.12%, out of 87,025 votes cast. Trump lost the county in 2024, making him the first Republican in 100 years to win the presidency without the county.

Gubernatorial elections results[14] Year Republican Democratic Third parties 2024 49.75% 42,750 50.25% 43,179 0.0% 0 2020 46.05% 39,332 51.93% 44,352 2.02% 1,731 2016 48.05% 34,777 49.68% 35,955 2.27% 1,646 2012 36.04% 23,846 61.5% 40,696 2.46% 1,628

In the [Delaware General Assembly](/source/Delaware_General_Assembly), 8 of the 41 seats in the Delaware State House of Representatives. As of March 2020, Democrats held 4 seats and Republicans held 4 seats. In the Delaware State Senate, 5 senate districts represent parts of Kent County. As of March 2020 there were 3 Republican seats and 2 Democratic seats.

Kent County Voter Registration and Party Affiliations as of March 30, 2020 [15] Political Party Total Voters Percentage Democratic 55,270 43.34% Republican 38,073 29.85% No Party 31,763 24.91% Third Parties 2,411 1.90% Total 127,517 100.00%

## Demographics

### Racial and ethnic composition

Kent County, Delaware – Racial and ethnic composition Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1970[16] Pop 1980[17] Pop 1990[18] Pop 2000[19] Pop 2010[20] Pop 2020[21] % 1970 % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020 White alone (NH) 67,857 77,372 86,071 91,325 105,891 style='background: #ffffe6; |104,845 82.86% 78.77% 77.55% 72.08% 65.24% style='background: #ffffe6; |57.65% Black or African American alone (NH) 12,999 17,581 20,316 25,770 37,812 style='background: #ffffe6; |45,737 15.87% 17.90% 18.30% 20.34% 23.30% style='background: #ffffe6; |25.15% Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 144 318 596 763 916 style='background: #ffffe6; |864 0.18% 0.32% 0.54% 0.60% 0.56% style='background: #ffffe6; |0.48% Asian alone (NH) 260 [22] 865 1,354 2,104 3,266 style='background: #ffffe6; |4,362 0.32% 0.88% 1.22% 1.66% 2.01% style='background: #ffffe6; |2.40% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x[23] x [24] x [25] 41 74 style='background: #ffffe6; |107 x x x 0.03% 0.05% style='background: #ffffe6; |0.06% Other race alone (NH) 632 354 116 234 347 style='background: #ffffe6; |1,028 0.77% 0.36% 0.10% 0.18% 0.21% style='background: #ffffe6; |0.57% Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [26] x [27] x [28] 2,391 4,658 style='background: #ffffe6; |10,927 x x x 1.89% 2.87% style='background: #ffffe6; |6.01% Hispanic or Latino (any race) x [29] 1,729 2,540 4,069 9,346 style='background: #ffffe6; |13,981 x 1.76% 2.29% 3.21% 5.76% style='background: #ffffe6; |7.69% Total 81,892 98,219 110,993 126,697 162,310 style='background: #ffffe6; |181,851 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00%

### 2020 census

As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), the county had a population of 181,851. Of the residents, 23.1% were under the age of 18 and 18.0% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.1 males. 73.5% of residents lived in urban areas and 26.5% lived in rural areas.[30]

The racial makeup of the county was 59.2% White, 25.8% [Black or African American](/source/African_Americans), 0.6% [American Indian and Alaska Native](/source/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States), 2.4% [Asian](/source/Asian_Americans), 3.1% from some other race, and 8.7% from [two or more races](/source/Multiracial_Americans). [Hispanic or Latino](/source/Hispanic_and_Latino_Americans) residents of any race comprised 7.7% of the population.[31]

There were 68,290 households in the county, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 29.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[32]

There were 72,708 housing units, of which 6.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.0% were owner-occupied and 29.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.9%.[32] The most reported ancestries were:[33]

- [African American](/source/African_Americans) (16.2%)
- [English](/source/English_people) (14.9%)
- [Irish](/source/Irish_people) (14.1%)
- [German](/source/Germans) (12.9%)
- [Italian](/source/Italians) (6.1%)
- [Puerto Rican](/source/Puerto_Ricans) (3.2%)
- [Polish](/source/Polish_people) (2.7%)
- [Scottish](/source/Scottish_people) (2.3%)
- [Mexican](/source/Mexicans) (1.8%)
- [French](/source/French_people) (1.7%)

### 2010 census

As of the [2010 census](/source/2010_United_States_Census), there were 162,310 people, 60,278 households, and 42,290 families living in the county.[34] The population density was 276.9 inhabitants per square mile (106.9 /km2). There were 65,338 housing units at an average density of 111.5 inhabitants per square mile (43.1 /km2).[35] The racial makeup of the county was 67.8% white, 24.0% black or African American, 2.0% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.0% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.8% of the population.[34]{{In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were [German](/source/Germans), 15.4% were [Irish](/source/Irish_people), 11.5% were [English](/source/English_people), 7.2% were [Italian](/source/Italians), and 5.9% were [American](/source/Americans).[36]

Of the 60,278 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.8% were non-families, and 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 36.6 years.[34]{{The median income for a household in the county was $53,183 and the median income for a family was $60,949. Males had a median income of $43,418 versus $35,603 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,194. About 9.3% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.[37]

### 2000 census

As of the [census](/source/Census) of 2000, there were 126,697 people, 47,224 households, and 33,623 families living in the county. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 215 /mi2. There were 50,481 housing units at an average density of 86 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 73.49% [White](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), 20.66% [Black](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)) or [African American](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), 0.64% [Native American](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), 1.69% [Asian](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), 0.04% [Pacific Islander](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), 1.27% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 2.22% from two or more races. 3.21% of the population were [Hispanic](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)) or [Latino](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)) of any race. 13.3% were of [German](/source/German_people), 11.3% United States or American, 10.9% [Irish](/source/Irish_people), 10.0% [English](/source/English_people) and 5.4% [Italian](/source/Italian_people) ancestry. 92.5% spoke [English](/source/English_language) and 3.3% [Spanish](/source/Spanish_language) as their first language.

There were 47,224 households, out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.90% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 13.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.30% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,950, and the median income for a family was $46,504. Males had a median income of $32,660 versus $24,706 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the county was $18,662. About 8.10% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 14.80% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

### 2021 American Community Survey estimates

In 2021, there were 66,720 households and an average of 2.63 people per household; 88.2% of residents had been living in the same residence one year earlier.[38] The median household income for the county was $63,715; the county had a per capita income of $30,804. An estimated 12.2% of the population lived at or below the poverty line.[39]

### Amish community

Kent County is home to an [Amish](/source/Amish) community residing to the west of Dover, consisting of 9 church districts and about 1,650 people. The Amish first settled in Kent County in 1915 after migrations from Wisconsin, Montana, Alabama, and Ohio.[40]{{The area is home to several Amish businesses selling items such as Amish food, furniture, quilts, and handmade crafts. Every September, the Amish Country Bike Tour, one of the largest [cycling](/source/Cycling) events in Delaware, takes place in the area. In recent years, increasing development has led to the decline in the number of Amish living in the community.[41][42][40]

## Communities

### Cities

Main articles: [List of municipalities in Delaware](/source/List_of_municipalities_in_Delaware) and [List of places in Delaware](/source/List_of_places_in_Delaware)

- [Dover](/source/Dover,_Delaware)
- [Harrington](/source/Harrington,_Delaware)
- [Milford](/source/Milford,_Delaware) (partly in [Sussex County](/source/Sussex_County,_Delaware))

### Towns

- [Bowers](/source/Bowers_Beach,_Delaware)
- [Camden](/source/Camden,_Delaware)
- [Cheswold](/source/Cheswold,_Delaware)
- [Clayton](/source/Clayton,_Delaware) (partly in [New Castle County](/source/New_Castle_County,_Delaware))
- [Farmington](/source/Farmington,_Delaware)
- [Felton](/source/Felton,_Delaware)
- [Frederica](/source/Frederica,_Delaware)
- [Hartly](/source/Hartly,_Delaware)
- [Houston](/source/Houston,_Delaware)
- [Kenton](/source/Kenton,_Delaware)
- [Leipsic](/source/Leipsic,_Delaware)
- [Little Creek](/source/Little_Creek,_Delaware)
- [Magnolia](/source/Magnolia,_Delaware)
- [Smyrna](/source/Smyrna,_Delaware) (partly in New Castle County)
- [Viola](/source/Viola,_Delaware)
- [Woodside](/source/Woodside,_Delaware)
- [Wyoming](/source/Wyoming,_Delaware)

### Census-designated places

- [Dover Air Force Base](/source/Dover_Air_Force_Base)
- [Highland Acres](/source/Highland_Acres,_Delaware)
- [Kent Acres](/source/Kent_Acres,_Delaware)
- [Rising Sun-Lebanon](/source/Rising_Sun-Lebanon,_Delaware)
- [Riverview](/source/Riverview,_Delaware)
- [Rodney Village](/source/Rodney_Village,_Delaware)
- [Woodside East](/source/Woodside_East,_Delaware)

### Unincorporated localities

- [Andrewville](/source/Andrewville,_Delaware)
- [Berrytown](/source/Berrytown,_Delaware)
- [Little Heaven](/source/Little_Heaven,_Delaware)
- [Marydel](/source/Marydel,_Delaware)
- [Woodland Beach](/source/Woodland_Beach,_Delaware)

## Education

### K-12 education

School districts include:[43]

- [Caesar Rodney School District](/source/Caesar_Rodney_School_District)
- [Capital School District](/source/Capital_School_District)
- [Lake Forest School District](/source/Lake_Forest_School_District)
- [Milford School District](/source/Milford_School_District)
- [Smyrna School District](/source/Smyrna_School_District)
- [Woodbridge School District](/source/Woodbridge_School_District)

In 2010, 14.8% of the county students enrolled in K-12 schools were in private institutions.[44] [St. Thomas More Academy](/source/St._Thomas_More_Academy_(Delaware)) was formerly in the county.

In the period of de jure [educational segregation in the United States](/source/Educational_segregation_in_the_United_States), K-12 students of black African descent attended [segregated schools](/source/History_of_African-American_education). [William W. M. Henry Comprehensive High School District 133](/source/William_W._M._Henry_Comprehensive_High_School_District_133) housed high school students of black African descent during the period 1952 to 1966. Desegregation occurred after 1966.[45]

In 2023, Sean Greene of [WDEL (AM)](/source/WDEL_(AM)) stated: "there is relatively light competition for traditional public students in Kent and Sussex County[*sic*] outside of school choice."[46]

### Higher education

Tertiary institutions include:

- [Delaware State University](/source/Delaware_State_University) (DSU)

[Wesley College](/source/Wesley_College_(Delaware)) merged into DSU in 2021.[47]

## See also

- [National Register of Historic Places listings in Kent County, Delaware](/source/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Kent_County,_Delaware)

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1. ["1980 Census of Population - General Social and Economic Characteristics - Delaware - Table 58 - Race by Sex: 1980 and Table 59 - Persons by Spanish Origin, Race, and Sex: 1980"](https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_deABCD-04.pdf). *[United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau)*. pp. 13–18. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250815155658/https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_deABCD-04.pdf) August 15, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. – via [WayBack Machine](/source/WayBack_Machine)

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1. ["P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Kent County, Delaware"](https://data.census.gov/table?g=050XX00US10001&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004). *[United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau)*

1. ["P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Kent County, Delaware"](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=050XX00US10001&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2). *[United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau)*

1. ["P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Kent County, Delaware"](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=050XX00US10001&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2). *[United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau)*

1. Only includes those who listed Chinese, Japanese, or Filipino identity. All other Asian groups included in other race category

1. included in the Other Race category in the 1970 Census

1. included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census

1. included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census

1. not an option in the 1970 Census

1. not an option in the 1980 Census

1. not an option in the 1990 Census

1. Not an option in the 1970 Census. Persons who did not identify a race and instead listed Mexican, Puerto Rican, or any other grouped deemed to be of [Indo European](/source/Indo_European) origin were classified as white.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=county%3A001&in=state%3A10). *United States Census Bureau*. United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=county%3A001&in=state%3A10). *United States Census Bureau*. United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

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1. ["TOTAL POPULATION"](https://data.census.gov/table?t=-06:-1000E:-3000F:-4000G:-5000K:-7000E:-8000B&g=050XX00US10001&d=DEC+Detailed+Demographic+and+Housing+Characteristics+File+A). *data.census.gov*. U.S. Census Bureau.

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1. ["DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates"](http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US10001). *[United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau)*. Retrieved January 12, 2016.[dead link]

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1. ["American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Kent County, Delaware (Table DP02)"](https://data.census.gov/table?q=Kent+County%2C+Delaware&g=050XX00US10001&tid=ACSDP5Y2021.DP02). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

1. ["American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Kent County, Delaware (Table DP03)"](https://data.census.gov/table?q=Kent+County%2C+Delaware&g=050XX00US10001&tid=ACSDP5Y2021.DP03). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

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## External links

- [Kent County webpage](https://www.kentcountyde.gov) - [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160820145648/http://www.co.kent.de.us/)
- [Kent County & Greater Dover Convention and Visitors Bureau](http://www.visitdover.com/)

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