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What are the crime rate and median income in Kent County, Delaware?
The violent-crime rate in Kent County was 4.1 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), close to the statewide rate (3.8). The median household earns $74,477 and the unemployment rate was 5.5% in August 2026. About 187,604 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Kent County?
From 2021 through 2025, Kent County averaged 749 reported violent crimes a year, along with 3,456 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.1: close to the Delaware rate (3.8), and 10% higher than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 18.8 per 1,000 residents, compared with 18.2 across Delaware. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (84%). CDC death records show about 11 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Kent County | Per 1,000 | Delaware per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 749 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 11 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 60 | 0.33 | 0.23 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 47 | 0.26 | 0.50 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 631 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,456 | 18.8 | 18.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 240 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,924 | 15.9 | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 291 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (12 agencies; 98% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Kent County?
The median household in Kent County earns $74,477 a year, 12% lower than the Delaware median ($84,954). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $316,600, and the median rent is $1,354 a month. 13.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 10.7%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,505 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 187,604 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,477 | $84,954 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $316,600 | $352,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,354 | $1,401 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7% | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 35.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.5% | 73.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 41.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% | 92.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Kent County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Kent County as “Relatively Moderate”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Kent County: Dover Air Force Base and Dover Gas Light Co.. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Kent County has 16 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 12 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Coursey Pond Dam (20 ft) and Silver Lake Dam - Dover (17 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
10 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 16,982 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Kent County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 336 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 62 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 30 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 5 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Kent County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Kent County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Kent County?
Federal school lists show 54 public and 19 private schools in the county. 8 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 21 fire or EMS stations and 13 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Killens Pond State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Kent County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Kent County: Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware SDTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Kent County
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Kent County, plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Delmarva Speed & Sport LLC (Milford), Harrington Pawn (Harrington), Hunter's Haven LLC (Harrington), Milford Pawn (Milford), Shooter's Choice (Dover), Smyrna Sporting Goods (Smyrna) and The Trading Post (Dover).
Liquor stores
49 liquor stores are on the map in Kent County: Aanu LLC (Frederica), Beer Wine Liquor (Magnolia), Benbows Package Store (Dover), Boondocks Rest And Package Store (Smyrna), Boss Liquors (Smyrna), Camden Liquore & Wine (Camden), Cheers Wine And Spirits (Camden Wyoming), Country Wine & Liquor (Dover) and 41 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Kent County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Kent County?
Kent County averaged 749 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.1 per 1,000 residents, close to the Delaware rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 18.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Kent County?
$74,477 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $84,954 for Delaware and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Kent County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,505 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Kent County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Kent County as “Relatively Moderate”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Are there Superfund sites in Kent County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Kent County: Dover Air Force Base and Dover Gas Light Co.. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Kent County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Kent County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Kent County?
8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Kent County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County, MD | 33,669 | 1.8 | $68,457 |
| Kent County, MD | 19,346 | 1.2 | $80,147 |
| New Castle County | 577,961 | 3.2 | $91,166 |
| Queen Anne's County, MD | 51,825 | 0.79 | $112,826 |
| Sussex County | 255,626 | 3.3 | $81,497 |
Cities in Kent County with their own page: Dover.
More: Delaware statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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