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Kent County, RI: growth, migration and housing
Kent County has 173,495 residents, up 1.8% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 5,091 households moved in and 4,753 moved out (+338 net), bringing in a net $9.4M of income. Median household income is $94,345, the median home $366,100 and median rent $1,327 a month.
In Rhode Island: 2nd of 5 counties for 5-year population growth · 1st of 5 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 4th of 5 counties for median household income · 5th of 5 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Kent County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County, RI | 2,400 | $155.6M |
| Washington County, RI | 557 | $48.3M |
| Bristol County, MA | 201 | $13.2M |
| Norfolk County, MA | 88 | $8.3M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 75 | $9.5M |
| Worcester County, MA | 65 | $4.5M |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 63 | $7.1M |
| Suffolk County, MA | 55 | $8.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Kent County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County, RI | 1,891 | $127.2M |
| Washington County, RI | 512 | $43.7M |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 140 | $7.9M |
| Bristol County, MA | 134 | $7.6M |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 106 | $6.0M |
| Middlesex County, MA | 70 | $4.7M |
| Suffolk County, MA | 69 | $5.1M |
| Worcester County, MA | 61 | $3.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.