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Kent, WA


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Kent, Washington

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.

The People and Families of Kent

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kent had a median family income of $52,274.

Political Inclinations

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.

Kent Housing

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.

Commuting

In Kent, 88% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Kent, try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

Kent strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kent Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Kent Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kent Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Kent Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kent, WA

Comparing Kent to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime24

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