Kent Acres, Delaware facts for kids
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Kent Acres, Delaware
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Location in Kent County and the state of Delaware.
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 Kent Acres, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Kent Acres, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,144 |
| • Density | 2,525.32/sq mi (974.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-38710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214188 |
Kent Acres is a community in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. Kent Acres is part of the larger Dover, Delaware area. In 2020, about 2,144 people lived there.
Where is Kent Acres?
Kent Acres is located in Delaware. It is found at specific geographic coordinates. The community covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Kent Acres?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,573 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,590 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,807 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,637 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,890 | 15.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,144 | 13.4% | |
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The number of people living in Kent Acres has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,637 people. By 2010, the population grew to 1,890. The most recent count in 2020 showed 2,144 residents.
In 2000, there were 649 households in Kent Acres. A household is a group of people living together. Many households were families, including married couples. About one-third of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Kent Acres are of different ages. In 2000, about 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of residents was 37 years.
Schools in Kent Acres
Students in Kent Acres attend schools within the Caesar Rodney School District. Young students go to W. Reilly Brown Elementary School in Dover. After elementary school, they attend Fred Fifer III Middle School in Camden, Delaware. For high school, students go to Caesar Rodney High School, also located in Camden. This high school serves the entire school district.
See also
In Spanish: Kent Acres para niños
