Kent County


Legacy, Commerce and Culture


Primed for Growth, Central Delaware Offers a Talented Workforce and a Competitive Business Environment

Located in the center of the state, Kent County, Delaware sits halfway between New York City and Washington, D.C., offering easy access to more than one-third of the nation’s population.

Here, Delaware businesses find a well-trained workforce, a low tax burden, below average construction costs and affordable real estate. In Kent County, there is also ample space to grow, thanks to new opportunities like the Kent County Emerging Enterprise Development Center. After work, Kent County residents enjoy the region’s notable heritage and scenic landscape, including quaint towns, farm-to-table cuisine and unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities.

Read on to learn more about Kent County, the heartland of Delaware.

Major Industries

  • Education and Health Services

    Number of Establishments : 915

    Number of Jobs : 10,848

    Average Salary : $45,412

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  • Professional and Business Services

    Number of Establishments : 839

    Number of Jobs : 4,904

    Average Salary : $57,795

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  • Trade, Transportation and Utilities

    Number of Establishments : 871

    Number of Jobs : 13,180

    Average Salary : $36,148

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  • Leisure and Hospitality

    Number of Establishments : 360

    Number of Jobs : 8,241

    Average Salary : $21,949

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  • Manufacturing

    Number of Establishments : 62

    Number of Jobs : 4,891

    Average Salary : $54,078

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Universities and Colleges

Delaware State University

Delaware Technical and Community College

University of Delaware

Wesley College

Wilmington University

Quality of Life

  • 5

    parks

  • 11

    lakes and ponds

  • 3

    country clubs

  • 6

    fitness clubs

  • 10

    museums

  • Dover Downs Casino
  • Dover International Speedway

County Demographics

  • 20

    cities and towns

  • Major Cities

    Dover, Harrington, Milford

  • 178,550

    population

  • 80,327

    labor force

  • 3.7%

    unemployment rate

  • $54,419

    median household income

  • 23.3%

    population has bachelor’s degree or higher

Infrastructure

  • Dover Air Force Base

  • 15+ highways

  • DART First State bus service

  • 2 freight lines from Delmarva Central Railroad

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