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.
Education and Health Services
Number of Establishments : 915
Number of Jobs : 10,848
Average Salary : $45,412
Professional and Business Services
Number of Establishments : 839
Number of Jobs : 4,904
Average Salary : $57,795
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Number of Establishments : 871
Number of Jobs : 13,180
Average Salary : $36,148
Leisure and Hospitality
Number of Establishments : 360
Number of Jobs : 8,241
Average Salary : $21,949
Manufacturing
Number of Establishments : 62
Number of Jobs : 4,891
Average Salary : $54,078
parks
lakes and ponds
country clubs
fitness clubs
museums
cities and towns
Dover, Harrington, Milford
population
labor force
unemployment rate
median household income
population has bachelor’s degree or higher
Dover Air Force Base
15+ highways
DART First State bus service
2 freight lines from Delmarva Central Railroad
Tamarra Morris DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TFMorris@nccde.org | (302) 395-5959
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