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(Data is from ACS 2022 1-year estimates)
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(Data is from ACS 2022 1-year estimates)
Powerhouse Educational Institutions – Delaware State University, Delaware Technical Community College, and the Dover Air Force Base.
Kent County, home to Delaware’s capital city of Dover, boasts a rich history rooted in agriculture and advanced manufacturing. Considering the importance of Dover Air Force Base on the labor pool and business environment, it’s no surprise that a Kent County company manufactured the spacesuits worn by the Apollo astronauts on the moon.
The county offers a picturesque rural landscape dotted with quaint villages, farms, and burgeoning suburban neighborhoods. As the youngest county on average in Delaware, Kent County is attracting many young families to its developing suburbs in Dover, Smyrna, and Milford. With ample open space between major towns, residents can enjoy a quieter, more serene lifestyle.
Community spirit thrives in Kent County, highlighted by numerous community events. Dover hosts major events year-round at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort and Dover Motor Speedway, drawing thousands of fans for comedy shows, live music festivals, and NASCAR races. Other attractions include the Delaware State Fair at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Biggs Museum of American Art, the Air Mobility Command Museum, and DE Turf Sports Complex, a first-class sports venue with 12 lighted turf fields.
Route 1 and its parallel, Route 13, connect to I-95 and the entire East Coast while Route 301 connects to Annapolis, MD and Route 113 connects to Ocean City, MD as well as through the Bay Tunnel to Virginia Beach, VA.
Serviced by short-line operator Delmarva Central Railroad on two lines.
Offers local routes near Dover and inter-county connections to New Castle and Sussex Counties.
The busiest and largest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense.
Both Philadelphia International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International are within a two-hour drive of Kent County, providing non-stop service nationally and internationally.
Delaware Airpark near Dover services the state capital, the Delaware and Maryland beaches, and the Dover Air Force Base as a public use airport.
Less than two hours from the Port of Baltimore, PhilaPort in Philadelphia, and Port Wilmington.
Known as the Monster Mile, this track hosts two NASCAR events per year plus other large events and experiences.
100 percent fixed and mobile broadband coverage (FCC 2023).
Leading academic institutions in Kent County support the development of a well-rounded and skilled workforce, with three colleges and universities in the county and over 150 higher education institutions, including colleges, universities, and technical and vocational schools, within a two-hour drive.
Additionally, the Delaware Pathways program connects students, communities, and employers through high-quality career pathways starting in secondary school. By encouraging students to acquire both academic and technical skills as well as on-the-job training, Delaware Pathways supports the development of well-qualified students ready to enter the workforce starting in middle school. Polytech School District, Kent County’s vocational technical school, also offers intensive career exploration for high school students in four different “academies”, including 20 career paths in health and medical services, industrial technology, modern technology, and professional services. Polytech also provides adult education opportunities in over 45 different career areas, ensuring the community has access to the tools and networks necessary to learn new skills and accelerate their careers.
Linda Parkowski
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR linda.parkowski@co.kent.de.us
(302) 678-3057
C.J. Bell
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Christopher.Bell@newcastlede.gov
(302) 395-5959
Bill Pfaff
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT william.pfaff@sussexcountyde.gov
(302) 855-7770
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