Kent County
Recent News About Kent County
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Kent County saw 20.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.5% of income in Kent County, an alarming 20.5% surge from 6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Kent County ranks second highest in Delaware for per capita government transfer income at $13,543 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Kent County received an average of $13,543 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in Delaware.
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Kent County ranks first in Delaware for government transfer dependency at 26.5% in 2022
In 2022, Kent County stood out as the most government transfer-dependent county in Delaware, with 26.5% of total income coming from government transfers.
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Census Bureau reports Kent County population was 176,699 in 2019
Kent County had a population of 176,699 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Kent County Today.
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Census Bureau reports Kent County population was 179,124 in 2020
Kent County had a population of 179,124 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Kent County Today.
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Governor closes state's beaches to combat coronavirus
Gov. John Carney added a third modification to his emergency declaration on March 21 to close beaches in the state to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.
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Kent County continues with St. Patrick's celebration
The pandemic threat of COVID-19 has taken more than half the world by a storm as many big events are being cancelled on account of recommended social isolation to combat the threat.
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Caesar Rodney School District serves meals during closure
The Caesar Rodney School District has released a list of sites where it will serve meals free of charge to children 18 years and under.
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Kent County ranked last in Delaware for resident earnings in 2018
Kent County ranked last among counties in Delaware by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Kent County ranked last in Delaware for resident earnings in 2019
Kent County ranked last among counties in Delaware by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.