In addition, Kent is a major college town that has a very high percentage of its residents over 18 years old who are college students. Naturally, collegiate life has a major influence on local Kent culture, lifestyle and entertainment options. Kent really pulses to the beat of the academic calendar. In Kent every fall, returning students reinvigorate the community, who you will notice are all over town, buying groceries, out with friends, and getting acquainted or re-acquainted with each other and Kent. One of the beneficial effects that colleges provide is that they tend to be lasting institutions that deliver direct economic benefits to the local economy in the form of such things as jobs for faculty and staff, and spending by students. Kent benefits directly from this.
Kent, while not large, also appears to be attractive to some younger, educated professionals, who help shape the character of the city.
Kent is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.51% of adults in Kent have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Kent in 2018 was $27,506, which is lower middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,024 for a family of four. However, Kent contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Kent is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Kent home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kent residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Kent include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Kent is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Langs. of India.
