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Kent, Washington, in King county, is 16 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is located in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Kent has a population of 79,524.
In Kent, about 49% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Kent, since the city is home to many young children.
You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.
In 2000, Kent had a median family income of $52,274.
Residents of Kent gave more campaign money ($17,655) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 49% of the housing units in Kent. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Kent is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Kent, 88% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Kent, try the public transportation system.
Comparing Kent to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
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| Average Household Size |  | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Kent travel • Kent mortgages and property.
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