Because Kent has a very large number of students who are 18 years or older and in college, it is thought of as a college town. This has a major influence on local Kent lifestyle, entertainment, and culture in general. Life in Kent is very much tied to the academic calendar: when students return from the summer break in the fall, one will notice them out and about, buying groceries, out with friends, and generally getting re-acquainted with each other. In Kent people study hard and play hard, and there is ample opportunity to do both.
Kent, while not large, also appears to be attractive to some younger, educated professionals, who help shape the character of the city.
The education level of Kent ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Kent, 44.51% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Kent in 2018 was $27,506, which is lower middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,024 for a family of four. However, Kent contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Kent is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Kent home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kent residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Kent include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Kent is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Langs. of India.
