




Kent, Washington
Kent, WA Profile
Kent, WA, population 79,524 , is located
in Washington's King county,
about 13.2 miles from Tacoma and 16.0 miles from Bellevue.
In the 90's the population of Kent has grown by about 109%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kent has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kent area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Kent Statistics
Kent Gender Information
Males in Kent: 39,440 (50%)
Females in Kent: 40,084 (50%)
As % of Population in Kent
Race Diversity in Kent
White: 71%
African American: 8%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 9%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Kent
Age Diversity in Kent
Median Age in Kent: 31.8 (Males in Kent: 31.4, Females in Kent: 32.3)
Kent Males Under 20: 16%
Kent Females Under 20: 15%
Kent Males 20 to 40: 17%
Kent Females 20 to 40: 17%
Kent Males 40 to 60: 13%
Kent Females 40 to 60: 13%
Kent Males Over 60: 4%
Kent Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Kent
Kent Household Average Size: 2.53 people
Kent Median Household Income: $ 46,046
Kent Median Value of Homes: $ 168,100
Law Enforcement in Kent
Reported crimes in the Kent area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 12
Forcible rape: 34
Robbery: 146
Aggravated assault: 125
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 384
Burglary: 1,109
Larceny-theft: 2,919
Motor vehicle theft: 1,129
Arson: 54
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,246
Kent Location Information
Elevation: 50 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kent
Des Moines 4.4 Miles
Lea Hill 4.5 Miles
Auburn 5.1 Miles
Federal Way 5.5 Miles
Lake Morton-Berrydale 5.8 Miles
Covington 6.1 Miles
Normandy Park 6.3 Miles
SeaTac 6.5 Miles
Tukwila 6.6 Miles
Algona 7.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kent
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 13.2 Miles
Bellevue 16.0 Miles
Seattle 16.2 Miles
Vancouver 122.2 Miles
Portland 130.2 Miles
Salem 172.9 Miles
Spokane 225.4 Miles
Eugene 233.9 Miles
Boise 391.5 Miles
Reno 556.4 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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