Kent, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

King County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Kent based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Kent
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 74Income: 60Home Value: 54Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 82

Quick Stats

Population

135,015

2023 ACS

Median Income

$90,416

2023

Median Home Value

$537,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,833

2023

Median Age

35.3

Unemployment

7.3%

Cost of Living Index

164.0

100 = national avg

Kent is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of 135,015 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Kent is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Kent is $90,416, and the median home value is $537,500. The cost of living index is 164.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,833 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, and the median age is 35.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

135,015

Male

68,552

50.8%

Female

66,463

49.2%

Median Age

35.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.7%

High School or Higher

36.4%

Foreign Born

32.6%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

38.4%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.723

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

39.6%

Foreign Born

32.6%

White
39.6%
Black
13.4%
Asian
22.3%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
2.7%
Two or More
11.2%
Other
10.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

16.9%

22,845 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

83.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
17,135 (75.0%)
Puerto Rican
728 (3.2%)
Cuban
169 (0.7%)
Dominican
5 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
1,385 (6.1%)
Guatemalan
925 (4.0%)
Colombian
357 (1.6%)
Honduran
269 (1.2%)
Peruvian
474 (2.1%)
Other Hispanic
1,403 (6.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
5,569 (18.5%)
Chinese
3,186 (10.6%)
Filipino
6,556 (21.8%)
Vietnamese
5,287 (17.6%)
Korean
859 (2.9%)
Japanese
906 (3.0%)
Pakistani
215 (0.7%)
Cambodian
1,147 (3.8%)
Hmong
353 (1.2%)
Thai
249 (0.8%)
Laotian
432 (1.4%)
Taiwanese
84 (0.3%)
Other Asian
5,231 (17.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
280 (7.8%)
Samoan
878 (24.4%)
Chamorro
464 (12.9%)
Tongan
130 (3.6%)
Fijian
165 (4.6%)
Marshallese
441 (12.2%)
Other Pacific Islander
1,251 (34.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
84 (11.7%)
Sioux
49 (6.8%)
Other Native American
584 (81.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

126,738

English Only

56.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

15,601 speakers

Limited English

20.4%

Language Distribution

Spanish
15,601 (12.3%)
Other Indo-European
8,621 (6.8%)
Other Asian
6,497 (5.1%)
Other Languages
5,533 (4.4%)
Slavic Languages
4,797 (3.8%)
Tagalog
4,238 (3.3%)
Vietnamese
4,121 (3.3%)
Chinese
2,555 (2.0%)
Arabic
1,281 (1.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
655 (0.5%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

79.6%

Limited English Proficiency

20.4%

Spanish
46.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
54.9% limited English
Other Asian
45.0% limited English
Other Languages
33.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
59.3% limited English
Tagalog
33.0% limited English
Vietnamese
53.5% limited English
Chinese
52.8% limited English
Arabic
47.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
51.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,712

4.2% of population

Disability Rate

25.6%

1,464 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$64,892

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
34.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.9%
Vietnam
27.9%
Korea
5.0%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.8%
35-54
30.5%
55-64
14.6%
65-74
21.4%
75+
19.7%

Male Veterans

5,094

89.2%

Female Veterans

618

10.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$64,892

Non-Veteran Income

$44,298

Difference

$20,594

46.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,464

Without Disability

4,248

Disability Rate

25.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

69,964

#1 Ancestry

German

8.2% (11,019)

#2 Ancestry

English

6.6% (8,877)

#3 Ancestry

Sub-Saharan African

5.9% (7,910)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
8.2%
English
6.6%
Sub-Saharan African
5.9%
Irish
4.6%
European
4.0%
Norwegian
3.1%
Ukrainian
2.8%
Italian
2.2%
American
2.0%
Afghan
1.9%
French
1.6%
Scottish
1.3%
Arab
1.2%
Swedish
1.1%
Polish
0.9%
Dutch
0.9%
Russian
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Danish
0.6%
Welsh
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

46,727

Family Households

31,604

67.6%

Married Couples

22,195

47.5%

Non-Family Households

15,123

32.4%

Single Mother Households

6,404

13.7%

Single Father Households

3,005

6.4%

Living Alone

11,359

24.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

29,178

In Married Couple

20,239

69.4%

With Single Mother

7,011

24.0%

With Single Father

1,928

6.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$102,413

Married Couple Income

$121,399

Single Mother Income

$63,710

Single Father Income

$80,768

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,262

Grandparents Responsible

742

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$90,416

+23% vs national

Per Capita Income

$41,658

+12% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.6%

-22% vs national

Gini Index

0.4263

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.3%

+41% vs national

SNAP Recipients

17.6%

of households

How Kent Compares

Kent vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Kent is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Kent. The median household income here is $90,416.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.0%
$25-50K
14.3%
$50-75K
17.3%
$75-100K
13.1%
$100-150K
19.4%
$150-200K
11.7%
$200K+
14.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

+38% vs WA avg

Labor Force

73,926

Employed

68,426

Mean Commute

27 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.3

Work from Home

11.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

164.0

100 = national avg

+64.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$72,162

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$170,565

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
231.4
Food
119.1
Transportation
127.4
Healthcare
115.3
Utilities
137.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,146

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,501

per month

The median household income in Kent, WA is $90,416, which is 23.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $41,658. The poverty rate of 10.6% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4263, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 73,926. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 27 minutes, with 11.5% working from home. About 69.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 164.0, which is 64.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 231.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $72,162 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$594,000

Median List Price

$749,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$320

Days on Market

44

Active Inventory

137

Months of Supply

3.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$636,202

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,948

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

18.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

40.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
18.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
40.3%
Listings with Price Drops
16.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 7.2%List Price ↑ 11.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

43

New Listings

73

Pending Sales

62

Homes Sold ↓ 52.2%New Listings ↓ 43.8%Pending ↓ 56.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$320

Median List $/SF

$345

Sale $/SF ↓ 6.7%List $/SF ↓ 0.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Kent vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Kent is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$537,500

Median Rent

$1,833

Total Housing Units

48,933

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Owner Occupied

56.9%

Renter Occupied

43.1%

Median Property Tax

$5,102

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,031

Housing Types

Single Family
58.2%
Multi-Family
38.6%
Mobile Home
3.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,102

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.95%

of home value

Median Home Value

$537,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,967

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,102) by the median home value ($537,500). In Kent, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.95%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Kent, WA is $594,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 44 days on the market. 18.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $320. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,948/month. About 56.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 48,933 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,102. The effective tax rate is 0.95%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.90

per 1,000 residents

+88% vs national

Property Crime Rate

37.71

per 1,000 residents

+119% vs national

Total Crimes

5,638

2024

Violent Clearance

22%

cases solved

Property Clearance

8%

cases solved

YoY Change

-12.0%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Kent Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Kent vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Kent is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 83.8%Property ↓ 22.3%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Kent police solve 25% of aggravated assault cases but only 2% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent70.0514.3%
RapeViolent850.648.2%
RobberyViolent1911.4422.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3652.7624.7%
BurglaryProperty9146.914.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,84421.4912.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,2329.312.1%

Kent, WA reported 648 violent crimes and 4,990 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 residents is 88.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 22% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,844 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 67.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20246484,9904.9037.71
20237426,7865.5750.90
20226147,3764.6155.43
20215316,4574.0348.95
20204715,4083.5240.39
20194865,2003.7139.69
20184595,9623.5345.91
20174666,9193.6153.64
20163757,5312.9258.56
20153396,1772.6648.54

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

34

Public Assistance

$817.0M

Individual Assistance

$2.9M

Most Common Type

Flood

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $981.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’FloodDec 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$817Kβ€”
Bolt Creek Fire β†’FireSep 2022β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Mud/LandslideJan 2022$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’Winter StormApr 2021$253Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodApr 2020$8.8Mβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$702.6M$2.0M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.8Mβ€”
Wildfires and Mudslides β†’FireOct 2015$1.7Mβ€”
Flooding and Mudslides β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2014$26Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2012$8.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2011$5.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$5.7Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslid… β†’FloodJan 2009$11.0M$660K
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2007$4.0M$148K
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$12.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006$4.1M$48K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 2003$688K$46K

Showing 20 of 38 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,366

Total Claims Paid

$62,563,000

Avg Claim Payout

$18,587

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

120

Federal Funding

$55,125,859

Properties Protected

472

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.98

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$9,002,250
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine17$8,436,476
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine16$8,361,399
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan13$1,086,823
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic5$1,558,304

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Kent has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (16 declarations). 3,366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $817,049,232 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,941,073 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 120 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.7%

10.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.8%

Arthritis

20.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

26.2%

Mobility

9.9%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.2%

Kent has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 69.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.2 mi

Valley Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Valley Medical Center4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Multicare Covington Medical Center4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Multicare Auburn Medical Center5.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
St Francis Community Hospital7.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Highline Medical Center7.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

10

Pop. Served

359,974

Violations (5yr)

4

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
KENT WATER DEPARTMENT166,4210
HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT115,9500
COVINGTON WATER DISTRICT52,2760
Lake Meridian Water District24,2310
SUGARLOAF WATER SYSTEM4680
LOCLOMAN SUBDIVISION1740
LAKE MERIDIAN ESTATES (MHP)1540
CRESTVIEW WEST WATER SYSTEM1473
MOUNTAIN VIEW WATER DISTRICT INC910
STONE CREEK ESTATES WATER ASSN.621

There are 10 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

27 min

+14% vs national

Drive Alone

69.8%

-11% vs national

Public Transit

5.1%

+462% vs national

Work From Home

11.5%

+24% vs national

Carpool

11.1%

Walk / Bike

1.5%

combined

How Kent's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

23

2023

6-Year Avg

13

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

7

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

16

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20232223072
202299050
20211010031
20201111140
20191414540
20181111350

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Kent, WA is 27 minutes, which is 14.1% above the national average of 23 minutes. 69.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.5% work from home, which is below the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 5.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.1% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 23 traffic fatalities from 22 fatal crashes. 7 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.3%

of households

No Internet

3.4%

of households

Total Households

46,727

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.3%
Cellular Data Plan
91.8%
Satellite
3.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.3%
No Internet Access
3.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.8%

of households

Smartphone

94.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.7%

of households

Tablet

64.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.8%
Smartphone
94.3%
Desktop / Laptop
82.7%
Tablet
64.6%
Smartphone Only
10.3%
No Computer
2.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-31% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-26% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-33% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-20% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Kent vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

10

Population Served

359,974

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
KENT WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water166,4210
HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water115,9500
COVINGTON WATER DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water52,2760
Lake Meridian Water DistrictCommunityPurchased surface water24,2310
SUGARLOAF WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water4680
LOCLOMAN SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water1740
LAKE MERIDIAN ESTATES (MHP)CommunityGround water1540
CRESTVIEW WEST WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1473
MOUNTAIN VIEW WATER DISTRICT INCCommunityGround water910
STONE CREEK ESTATES WATER ASSN.CommunityGround water621

95.4% of households in Kent have broadband internet access. 82.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.4% of households have no internet access. 10.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 359,974 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Kent is located in King County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Kent.

Election Overview

Source: King County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

832,606

74.2%

GOP Votes

252,193

22.5%

Total Votes

1,122,881

Margin

D+51.7%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+51.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024832,606252,1931,122,88174.2%22.5%D+51.7
2020907,310269,1671,210,50775.0%22.2%D+52.7
2016657,149197,781910,82372.2%21.7%D+50.4

In the 2024 presidential election, King County recorded 1,122,881 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.2% of the vote compared to 22.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+51.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, King County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Public Records Request

Source: kentwa.gov

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Source: kentwa.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

449

Total Assets

$255.0M

Total Income

$395.6M

Per 10K Residents

33.3

nonprofits

-43.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

33

Median Assets

$188K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
77
Education
54
Human Services
49
Arts & Culture
32
Recreation & Sports
23
Philanthropy
18
Youth Development
17
International
13
Community Improvement
10
Food & Agriculture
9
Health Care
7
Mental Health
7
Animal-Related
6
Environment
5
Employment
5
Crime & Legal
4
Housing & Shelter
4
Public Safety
4
Public Benefit
3
Unknown
3
Voluntary Health
2
Civil Rights
1
Mutual Benefit
1
71.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $183.1M of $255.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Kent

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING AND CONSULTATIONMental Health$83.0M$72.2M1965
KING COUNTY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATIONPublic Benefit$33.2M$196.9Mβ€”
CHILDRENS THERAPY CENTERHealth Care$18.9M$15.8M1980
THE HARVARD CRIMSON TRUST IIβ€”$10.5M$662K1987
CLUB FOR THE FUTUREEducation$8.8M$1.2M2021
MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$8.2M$844K1996
INTEGRATED LIVING SERVICESHuman Services$7.4M$16.8M1979
SUNRISE HAVENHealth Care$4.6M$1.8M1971
OPEN DOORS FOR MULTICULTURAL FAMILIESHuman Services$4.4M$6.9M2010
KENT YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICESHuman Services$4.2M$7.5M1971
KENT SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONEducation$3.9M$83K2014
PEDIATRIC INTERIM CARE CENTER INCHealth Care$3.4M$1.6M1995
WASHINGTON FIRST ROBOTICSβ€”$3.3M$3.0M2011
THE HYDROPLANE AND RACEBOAT MUSEUMArts & Culture$3.2M$690K1984
SKCAC INDUSTRIES AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICESEmployment$3.0M$3.3M1967
FOUNDATION FOR RENEWALReligion$2.9M$3.0M2023
DAWN - DOMESTIC ABUSE WOMENS NETWORKHuman Services$2.9M$3.0M1982
AEROSPACE MACHINISTS JOINT TRAINIING COMMITTEEEmployment$2.7M$5.6M2010
SANATAN DHARM MANDIRReligion$2.7M$558K2009
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND ORGANIZINGUnknown$2.6M$1.0M1995
KISHIMOTO FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.6M$207K2009
REFUGEE FEDERATION SERVICE CENTERHuman Services$2.5M$1.8M1983
UNKITAWAEnvironment$2.3M$2.8M2018
UNITED TERRITORIES OF PACIFIC ISLANDERS WASHINGTON-UTOPIA WAHuman Services$2.2M$4.6M2012
JOHN VOLKEN ACADEMYCrime & Legal$1.9M$5.2M2000
RANDHAWA FOUNDATIONInternational$1.8M$78K2017
JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUEβ€”$1.8M$391K1964
LIVING WELL KENT COLLABORATIVEFood & Agriculture$1.7M$2.5M2017
ISLAMIC CENTER OF FEDERAL WAYReligion$1.4M$346K2014
MOTHER AFRICAHuman Services$1.4M$3.0M2016
FLECK FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.1M$11990
WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS BURN FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.1M$363K1992
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SOUTH KING COUNTYYouth Development$1.0M$1.8M1995
DAO TRANG THIEN QUANGReligion$882K$437K2014
KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$835K$193K1987
SEATTLE CLEMENCY PROJECTCrime & Legal$834K$2.3M2016
WASHINGTON CHAPTER OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NORTH AM WILD SHEEPEnvironment$796K$605K1993
GLOBAL ORGANIZATION FOR ARTS AND LEADERSHIPArts & Culture$774K$73K2014
KENT FOOD BANK AND EMERGENCY SERVICESHuman Services$730K$2.9M1974
ALHUDA ISLAMIC CENTERReligion$707K$187K2014
KENT DOWNTOWNCommunity Improvement$695K$344K1996
AFGHAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF WASHINGTONArts & Culture$693K$471K2024
INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS NETWORKHuman Services$664K$1.4M2005
IRAQI COMMUNITY CENTER OF WASHINGTONHuman Services$595K$1.5M2024
GLOVER EMPOWERMENTORINGYouth Development$571K$915K2017
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$559K$234K2002
MONTESSORI HEARTS CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING CENTERHuman Services$550K$1.1M2022
KENYA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IN AMERICAReligion$464K$381K2000
SPIRIT OF PROPELLERYouth Development$455K$385K1986
NEW AMERICANS ALLIANCE FOR POLICY AND RESEARCHHuman Services$427K$703K2022

Kent, WA has 449 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $255.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 77 organizations. 33 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 33.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,321

Total Approved

$649.9M

Jobs Supported

13,480

Per 10K Residents

97.8

SBA loans

+43.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

118

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

201 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

1,204

Total Amount

$552.1M

Avg Loan

$458,549

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$413.7M(75%)

Jobs Supported

11,260

5049% of all loans

Loans

117

Total Amount

$97.9M

Avg Loan

$836,385

Median Loan

$730,000

7(a) β€” 91%504 β€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

239

18% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$187.3M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$783,572

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services164 loans
NAICS 72
$98.2M
Construction144 loans
NAICS 23
$62.6M
Wholesale Trade114 loans
NAICS 42
$80.9M
Other Services112 loans
NAICS 81
$37.5M
Retail Trade109 loans
NAICS 44
$69.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Young Ocean Inc.7$13.5M
Jdjm Co Llc4$12.0M
Seattle Safety L.l.c.10$10.7M
Global Distribution Center Llc4$8.1M
Ramada Inn2$6.8M
Kelley Connect Co4$6.8M
Partners a Tasteful Choice Company2$6.7M
Polyform U.s. Ltd.2$5.0M
The Goddard School1$5.0M
Chelsea Corporation of Issaquah1$5.0M

Kent, WA has received 1,321 SBA loans totaling $649.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,204 loans (91% of the total), supporting 11,260 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 117 loans totaling $97.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Kent is U.S. Bank, National Association with 201 loans. That works out to 97.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

22

Total Population

717,892

Avg Median Income

-$30,210,605

Avg Home Value

-$29,761,330

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9800136,041$107,218$538,800$1,92718.6
9800237,284$77,714$397,700$1,6137.2
9800352,210$70,800$428,500$1,65011.5
9802349,593$101,960$545,600$1,87510.3
9803038,492$91,218$540,100$1,7977.2
9803140,898$101,458$552,300$1,9567.7
9803240,150$77,413$473,000$1,78217.1
9804248,594$125,554$613,000$2,12127.8
980476,900$102,723$431,300$1,7282.1
9805524,851$100,207$561,600$2,0984.5
9805636,872$108,596$726,300$1,9927.6
9805712,151$68,097$606,500$1,7676.2
9805841,980$111,045$627,200$2,01518.8
9805941,639$134,336$809,800$2,23016.2
9809250,510$116,614$594,800$1,87042.9
9814810,399$86,994$576,400$1,8372.7
981580N/AN/AN/A2.2
9816622,001$112,191$785,700$1,7395.8
9816834,814$84,937$500,600$1,7248.8
9817825,929$93,786$628,200$1,8364.9
9818826,769$76,559$452,900$1,6418.1
9819839,815$83,938$527,100$1,7707.7

Kent, WA has 22 ZIP codes with a combined population of 717,892. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$30,210,605. The average median home value is -$29,761,330. The average median monthly rent is -$30,301,259.

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