Demographics & People — Kent, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 135,015 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~137,000 |
| Median Age | 35.5 |
| Total Households | 46,727 |
| Family Households | 31,604 |
| Average Household Size | 2.85 |
| Diversity Index | 0.7025 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53,409 |
| Black or African American | 18,106 |
| Asian | 30,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22,850 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 64,550 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 21,993 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 21,115 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 16,192 |
| German | 10,991 |
| English | 8,895 |
| Subsaharan African | 7,621 |
| Irish | 6,214 |
| European | 5,790 |
| Somali | 3,668 |
Language
| English Only | 72,152 |
| Spanish | 15,601 |
| Population 5+ | 126,738 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 5,424 |
| Population 18+ | 101,792 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kent, Washington.