The Town FilesKent County, Delaware
187,604 people. The median home is worth $316,600 (typical Delaware town: $302,450) and the median household earns $74,477.
Towns in Kent County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 39,403 | $258,900 | $60,199 | 34.7 |
| Smyrna | 12,883 | $291,400 | $67,048 | 34.3 |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon | 4,104 | $389,900 | $113,529 | 31.9 |
| Clayton | 3,961 | $361,300 | $107,307 | 37.1 |
| Harrington | 3,774 | $221,900 | $72,679 | 32.2 |
| Camden | 3,715 | $300,100 | $63,267 | 36.5 |
| Highland Acres | 3,492 | $306,400 | $102,356 | 45.1 |
| Dover Base Housing | 2,810 | — | $82,161 | 26.2 |
| Woodside East | 2,570 | $330,700 | $61,142 | 36.7 |
People and housing
| Kent County | Typical Delaware town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,600 | $302,450 |
| Median rent | $1,354 | $1,342 |
| Median household income | $74,477 | $78,707 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 32.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 8.4% |
Jobs and pay
71,071 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,464 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,037 storm events in Kent County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kent County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4916: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4566: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4526: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3449: Covid-19 |
| November 16, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4090: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3357: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).