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Compare Kent to Columbus

This post compares Kent, Ohio to Columbus, Ohio across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Kent (city) Columbus (city)
Population 29,771 852,144
Income (median) $38,808 $41,990
Home Value (median) $141,300 $136,500
White 78% 60%
Black 10% 28%
Asian 6% 5%
With Kids 25% 28%
Age (median) 23 32
Rentals 62% 54%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Kent or Columbus?
A: Kent has a much smaller population count than Columbus: 29771 compared with 852144 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Kent or in Columbus?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Kent.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Kent or Columbus?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Kent.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Kent does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 62% for Kent versus 54% for Columbus.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Kent may include: Bowling-Green, Athens, and Fairborn.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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