Kent County GIS Maps
Kent County, Delaware, has 181,851 residents and covers 585.8 square miles. The population grew 12% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kent County is 10001.
Dover is the county's largest population center. Kent County also includes 17 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 13 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kent County Trends
- Population
- 181,851▴
- Median Home Value
- $290,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 31,548▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Kent County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kent County Population
Kent County had 181,851 residents in 2020. That was 12% higher than in 2010. Kent County added 55,154 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 310 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Dover, Dover and Smyrna.
Population Trend in Kent County DE
Kent County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kent County Zip Codes
Kent County has 17 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Dover (19904), Dover (19901) and Smyrna (19977). Dover is the largest zip by population, with about 36,880 residents or 20% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 56% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kent County DE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19904 | Dover | 36,880 | ▴ 8.1% |
| 19901 | Dover | 36,839 | ▴ 5.1% |
| 19977 | Smyrna | 27,505 | ▴ 19.7% |
| 19934 | Camden Wyoming | 14,243 | ▴ 11.2% |
| 19962 | Magnolia | 13,692 | ▴ 34.2% |
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Kent County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kent County Demographics
Kent County has a median age of 38.5, which makes the county a little younger than Delaware overall. About 22.9% of residents are under 18, while 17.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.3%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kent County DE
Median Age
38.5
Under 18
22.9%
Age 65+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
26.7%
Kent County School Districts
Kent County is served by 6 public school districts with 31,548 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Caesar Rodney, Capital and Smyrna. Those three districts account for about 66% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kent County DE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Rodney School District | 8,343 | 26.4% | ▴ 1% |
| Capital School District | 6,491 | 20.6% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Smyrna School District | 5,887 | 18.7% | ▾ -2% |
| Milford School District | 4,523 | 14.3% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Lake Forest School District | 3,727 | 11.8% | ▴ 1.3% |
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Kent County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kent County Housing & Real Estate
Kent County has a median home value of $290,600 and a median gross rent of $1,285. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Delaware median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $437,450 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Kent County Housing Mix
Kent County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kent County Housing Trends
Kent County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kent County, DE
Kent County has 7,070 business listings across 760 categories. The largest categories in Kent County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (198, 2.8%), ATMs (142, 2.0%), and Real Estate Agents (117, 1.7%). The full Kent County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kent County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kent County, DE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 198 | 2.8% |
| ATMs | 142 | 2.0% |
| Real Estate Agents | 117 | 1.7% |
| Software Development | 109 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 98 | 1.4% |
| Professional Services | 97 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 91 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 91 | 1.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 90 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 88 | 1.2% |
Kent County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Screen Printing | 3D Printing Service | Dover |
| Bayhealth Outpatient Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Smyrna |
| Delaware State Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Dover |
| Lake Club Apartments | Accommodation | Dover |
| Mitten & Winters CPAs | Accountant | Dover |
| Pole Werks llc | Active Life | Dover |
| James J Frisa | Acupuncture | Dover |
| Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Smyrna |
| Fairways Inn | Adult Entertainment | Smyrna |
| Splash Designworks | Advertising Agency | Milford |
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Kent County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kent County Basemaps
Kent County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Kent County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kent County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Kent County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.