Kent, WA Demographics

A map of Kent's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	50,206	51,132	37.0%	37.4%
Asian	31,144	32,021	23.0%	23.4%
Hispanic	22,531	22,449	16.6%	16.4%
Black	17,266	17,058	12.7%	12.5%
Multiracial	9,662	8,916	7.1%	6.5%
Native American/Other	4,794	5,012	3.5%	3.7%

Kent, Washington has an estimated population of 135,603, a less than 1% change from the 136,588 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.0% White, 23.0% Asian, 16.6% Hispanic, 12.7% Black, 7.1% Multiracial, and 3.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kent, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kent is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kent, that probability was 75.7% in 2020 and 76.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kent is ranked the 6th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kent was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kent's White Population

50,206 residents of Kent, or 37.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kent is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Kent ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kent's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Kent's population has remained roughly unchanged at 37.0%.

Kent is more White than neighboring SeaTac (27% White). Kent is less White than neighboring Auburn (48.2% White), Lakeland North (42.9% White), Fairwood CDP (King County) (50.3% White), and Renton (38.6% White).

Kent's Black Population

17,266 residents of Kent, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kent is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kent ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kent's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Black residents' share of Kent's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.7%.

Kent is more Black than neighboring Auburn (6.6% Black), Lakeland North (10.9% Black), Fairwood CDP (King County) (5% Black), and Renton (9% Black). Kent is less Black than neighboring SeaTac (24.4% Black).

Kent's Asian Population

31,144 residents of Kent, or 23.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kent is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Kent ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kent's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Kent's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.0%.

Kent is more Asian than neighboring Auburn (12.1% Asian), Lakeland North (18.8% Asian), and SeaTac (17.4% Asian). Kent is less Asian than neighboring Fairwood CDP (King County) (24.2% Asian), and Renton (26.4% Asian).

Kent's Hispanic Population

22,531 residents of Kent, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kent is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kent ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kent's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Kent's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.6%.

Kent is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland North (16.4% Hispanic), Fairwood CDP (King County) (10.2% Hispanic), and Renton (15.6% Hispanic). Kent is less Hispanic than neighboring Auburn (20.8% Hispanic), and SeaTac (22.8% Hispanic).

Kent's Native American/Other Population

4,794 residents of Kent, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kent is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kent ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kent's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kent's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Kent is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairwood CDP (King County) (0.9% Native American/Other), Renton (1.8% Native American/Other), and SeaTac (1.8% Native American/Other). Kent is less Native American/Other than neighboring Auburn (5.3% Native American/Other), and Lakeland North (4% Native American/Other).

Kent's Multiracial Population

9,662 residents of Kent, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kent is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kent ranks 289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kent's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kent's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.1%.

Kent is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland North (7% Multiracial), and SeaTac (6.7% Multiracial). Kent is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairwood CDP (King County) (9.4% Multiracial), and Renton (8.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.