Kent County, MD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$74,402
Per Capita Income
$45,817
Poverty Rate
9.5%
SNAP Recipients
11.5%
Gini Index
0.444
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.9%
$25K–$50K22.6%
$50K–$75K15.7%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K18.1%
$150K–$200K10.4%
$200K+9.4%
The median household income in Kent County, MD is $74,402 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $45,817. 9.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.444 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).