Kent, WA Demographics
A map of Kent's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 51,132 | 37.4% |
Asian | 32,021 | 23.4% |
Hispanic | 22,449 | 16.4% |
Black | 17,058 | 12.5% |
Multiracial | 8,916 | 6.5% |
Native American/Other | 5,012 | 3.7% |
Kent, Washington had a population of 136,588 in 2020. It was 37.4% White, 12.5% Black, 23.4% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kent, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Kent is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Kent's White Population
51,132 residents of Kent identify as White, or 37.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Kent considerably less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kent is ranked #588 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kent is more White than neighboring SeaTac (29.2% White). Kent is less White than neighboring Auburn (48.6% White), Lakeland North (50.7% White), Fairwood (52% White), and Renton (39.8% White).
Kent's Black Population
17,058 residents of Kent identify as Black, or 12.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kent slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kent is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kent is more Black than neighboring Auburn (7.5% Black), Lakeland North (7.6% Black), Fairwood (7.8% Black), and Renton (9.9% Black). Kent is less Black than neighboring SeaTac (23.9% Black).
Kent's Asian Population
32,021 residents of Kent identify as Asian, or 23.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kent larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kent is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kent is more Asian than neighboring Auburn (13% Asian), Lakeland North (17.3% Asian), Fairwood (21% Asian), and SeaTac (18.3% Asian). Kent is less Asian than neighboring Renton (26% Asian).
Kent's Hispanic Population
22,449 residents of Kent identify as Hispanic, or 16.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kent roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kent is ranked #123 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kent is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland North (14.6% Hispanic), Fairwood (9.1% Hispanic), and Renton (15.5% Hispanic). Kent is less Hispanic than neighboring Auburn (18.6% Hispanic), and SeaTac (19.4% Hispanic).
Kent's Native American/Other Population
5,012 residents of Kent identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kent roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kent is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kent is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland North (3.1% Native American/Other), Fairwood (2.1% Native American/Other), and Renton (1.8% Native American/Other). Kent is less Native American/Other than neighboring Auburn (5.4% Native American/Other), and SeaTac (4.3% Native American/Other).
Kent's Multiracial Population
8,916 residents of Kent identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kent roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Kent is ranked #287 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kent is more Multiracial than neighboring SeaTac (5% Multiracial). Kent is less Multiracial than neighboring Auburn (7% Multiracial), Lakeland North (6.8% Multiracial), Fairwood (8% Multiracial), and Renton (7.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.