Kent County, TX

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2020 Population
704
8.81% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
43.5
14.7% 1-year decrease
2020 Poverty Rate
12.4%
14.6% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$61,706
38.1% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$64,700
84.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kent County, TX had a population of 704 people with a median age of 43.5 and a median household income of $61,706. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kent County, TX grew from 647 to 704, a 8.81% increase and its median household income grew from $44,688 to $61,706, a 38.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kent County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), White (Hispanic) (6.96%), Other (Hispanic) (3.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.99%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.14%).

None of the households in Kent County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.9% of the residents in Kent County, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Kent County, TX was $64,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Kent County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kent County, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Kent County, TX is home to a population of 704 people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.85% of Kent County, TX residents were born outside of the country (13 people).

In 2020, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (608 people) in Kent County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49 White (Hispanic) and 24 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.9%
2020 Citizenship
100%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.9% of Kent County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kent County, TX was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kent County, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    608 ± 149
  2. White (Hispanic)
    49 ± 46
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    24 ± 21
10.5%
Hispanic Population
74 people

In 2020, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (608 people) in Kent County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49 White (Hispanic) and 24 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.5% of the people in Kent County, TX are hispanic (74 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kent County, TX as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.85%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
13 people
1.85%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
12 people

As of 2020, 1.85% of Kent County, TX residents (13 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kent County, TX was 1.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    14 ± 22
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    7 ± 17
  3. Korea
    3 ± 16

Kent County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Kent County, TX employs 247 people. The largest industries in Kent County, TX are Public Administration (67 people), Educational Services (47 people), and Retail Trade (24 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,500), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,125), and Educational Services ($52,708).

Employment

Occupations

247
2020 Value
± 85
−6.08%
1 Year decline
± 51.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kent County, TX declined at a rate of −6.08%, from 263 employees to 247 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kent County, TX, are Management Occupations (32 people), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (27 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (24 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kent County, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

247
2020 Value
± 85
−6.08%
1 Year decline
± 51.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kent County, TX declined at a rate of −6.08%, from 263 employees to 247 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kent County, TX, are Public Administration (67 people), Educational Services (47 people), and Retail Trade (24 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kent County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Kent County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,042
Median earning men ± $7,048
$31,944
Median earning women ± $12,816

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,250), Public Administration ($50,417), and Construction ($42,159).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($40,729), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,500), and Retail Trade ($25,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 7
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  2. 4
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. 4
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. Electronics
    $292B
  2. Gasoline
    $210B
  3. Fuel oils
    $178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.36T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.5T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. Louisiana
    $78.1B
  2. California
    $76.4B
  3. Michigan
    $74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kent County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 89% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.2%), followed by Other (0.649%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

2020 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (89%)
    Republican Party
  2. Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.2%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Other (0.649%)
    Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kent County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 89% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.2%), followed by Other (0.649%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kent County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.35% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (5.56M), Some college (5.02M), and Bachelors Degree (3.9M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Kent County, TX was $64,700 in 2020, which is 0.282 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $35,000 to $64,700, a 84.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Kent County, TX is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kent County, TX have an average commute time of 14.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kent County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$64,700
Median Property Value 2020
±$42,822
$233
Median Property Taxes
±$72

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kent County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kent County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

81.5%
Homeownership
2020
55.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 81.5% of the housing units in Kent County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Census Tract 9501
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kent County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,706
Median Household Income
± $7,387
286
Number of Households
± 78

In 2020, the median household income of the 286 households in Kent County, TX grew to $61,706 from the previous year's value of $44,688.

The following chart displays the households in Kent County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kent County, TX is from Texas.
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas
0.48
2019 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2020, the income inequality in Texas was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (80.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.39%)
  3. Walked (6.96%)

In 2020, 80.4% of workers in Kent County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.39%) and those who walked to work (6.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

14.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kent County, TX have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Kent County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kent County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kent County, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kent County, TX (81 out of 655 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Females 15.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kent County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96% of the population of Kent County, TX has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 4.58% on Medicaid, 24.9% on Medicare, 9.47% on non-group plans, and 0.611% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.4% were men and 60.6% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.9% under 18 years, 7.18% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.4% were men and 60.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.97%
Uninsured
56.5%
Employer Coverage
4.58%
Medicaid
24.9%
Medicare
9.47%
Non-Group
0.611%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kent County, TX declined by 17.7% from 4.83% to 3.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kent County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.8% in Kent County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kent County, TX.

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