Kent is a city in Ohio state in USA with a population of 29698 residents.. The poverty rate of Kent is 23.9%, which is 71% higher than national average. The typical household in Kent earns $36809 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 57.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Kent are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 10 workers in Kent is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Kent, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Kent remained 10.4%, which is 121% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Kent, only 44% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Kent is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Kent is $154400 , which is 33% lower than national average. While median income in Kent remained $36809, which is 45% lower than national average.