Kent County GIS Maps
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Kent County, Rhode Island, has 170,363 residents and covers 168.6 square miles. The population grew 2.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kent County is 44003.
Warwick is the county's largest population center. Kent County also includes 8 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 11 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
- 170,363▴
- Median Home Value
- $333,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 17,597▾
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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.
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Kent County Population
Kent County had 170,363 residents in 2020. That was 2.5% higher than in 2010. Kent County added 3,273 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1,011 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Coventry, West Warwick and Warwick.
Population Trend in Kent County RI
Kent County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kent County Zip Codes
Kent County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Coventry (02816), West Warwick (02893) and Warwick (02886). Coventry is the largest zip by population, with about 33,206 residents or 19% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 55% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kent County RI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02816 | Coventry | 33,206 | ▴ 1.8% |
| 02893 | West Warwick | 31,030 | ▴ 4.7% |
| 02886 | Warwick | 29,373 | ▴ 0.4% |
| 02889 | Warwick | 28,277 | ▴ 0.2% |
| 02818 | East Greenwich | 19,907 | ▴ 10.1% |
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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 43.6, which makes the county a little older than Rhode Island overall. About 18.3% of residents are under 18, while 19.9% 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 32.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 34.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.3%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kent County RI
Median Age
43.6
Under 18
18.3%
Age 65+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
34.3%
Kent County School Districts
Kent County is served by 4 public school districts with 17,597 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Warwick, Coventry and West Warwick. Those three districts account for about 86% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kent County RI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick School District | 7,688 | 43.7% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Coventry School District | 4,010 | 22.8% | ▾ -1.7% |
| West Warwick School District | 3,423 | 19.5% | ▾ -2.8% |
| East Greenwich School District | 2,476 | 14.1% | ▾ -1.1% |
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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 $333,900 and a median gross rent of $1,264. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Rhode Island median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $491,800 and homes spent about 41 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, RI
Kent County has 7,583 business listings across 826 categories. The largest categories in Kent County business listings are Real Estate Agents (144, 1.9%), Beauty Salons (121, 1.6%), and Auto Repair (102, 1.3%). 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, RI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 144 | 1.9% |
| Beauty Salons | 121 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 102 | 1.3% |
| Gyms & Fitness | 99 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 91 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 90 | 1.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 89 | 1.2% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 88 | 1.2% |
| Medical Offices | 86 | 1.1% |
| Professional Services | 86 | 1.1% |
Kent County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | West Warwick |
| Warwick..R.I | Accommodation | Warwick |
| Verified Financials | Accountant | Warwick |
| Aim High Academy | Active Life | East Greenwich |
| Opus Total Health | Acupuncture | West Greenwich |
| Amazing Stores | Adult Entertainment | Warwick |
| Northeast Advertising Solutions | Advertising Agency | East Greenwich |
| Interstellar Microgreens | Agricultural Service | West Warwick |
| Rhode Island Farm Bureau | Agriculture | West Greenwich |
| Atlantic Aviation PVD | Aircraft Repair | Warwick |
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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.
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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.