Kent County, MD Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Kent County was 19,320, a 0.34% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kent County's population was 19,254, an increase of 0.73% compared to a population of 19,114 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Kent County, MD population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kent County increased by 91. In this period, the peak population was 20,279 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 19,229 - -
2001 19,341 112 0.58%
2002 19,470 129 0.67%
2003 19,546 76 0.39%
2004 19,580 34 0.17%
2005 19,778 198 1.01%
2006 19,887 109 0.55%
2007 19,910 23 0.12%
2008 20,279 369 1.85%
2009 20,279 - -
2010 20,213 -66 -0.33%
2011 20,258 45 0.22%
2012 19,987 -271 -1.34%
2013 19,833 -154 -0.77%
2014 19,801 -32 -0.16%
2015 19,745 -56 -0.28%
2016 19,708 -37 -0.19%
2017 19,486 -222 -1.13%
2018 19,467 -19 -0.1%
2019 19,426 -41 -0.21%
2020 19,114 -312 -1.61%
2021 19,254 140 0.73%
2022 19,320 66 0.34%
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Kent County, MD population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Kent County's population increased by 984 (5.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Kent County's population decreased by 1,099 (5.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Kent County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Kent County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 19,320. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kent County's population peaked in year 2008 at 20,279.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Kent County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 19,114.

Kent County, MD annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Kent County grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Kent County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.02% per year. Overall the population grew 0.47% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Kent County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Kent County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.02% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 206. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2007 to 2008, Kent County's population grew the most with an increase of 369 (1.85%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Kent County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 312 (-1.61%).

Things to know

Is Kent County, MD population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kent County's population increased by 206 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 140 (0.73%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 66 (0.34%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Kent County, MD changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Kent County decreased by 513 (2.59%). The population was highest at 19,833 in the year 2013 and lowest at 19,114 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.34%.

References

Datasets

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Kent County, MD Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Kent County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Kent County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Kent County was 19,320, a 0.34% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Kent County population was 19,254, an increase of 0.73% compared to a population of 19,114 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Kent County increased by 91. In this period, the peak population was 20,279 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Kent County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Kent County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Kent County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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