It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 649 households, and 460 families residing in the CDP.

There were 700 housing units at an average density of 792.1 per square mile (305.8/km2).

23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Kent Acres is located in the Caesar Rodney School District.