Who Is Kent Hovind? Age, Biography and Wiki
Kent Hovind, born on January 15, 1953, is an American Christian fundamentalist and Young Earth Creationist. As of 2025, he is 72 years old. Hovind is best known for his creationist lectures and debates, which argue against evolutionary theory, advocating instead for a literal interpretation of the Bible regarding the origins of the Earth and life. His controversial views have made him a polarizing figure within both religious and scientific communities.
| Occupation | Criminals |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1953 |
| Age | 72 Years |
| Birth Place | N/A |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Kent Hovind's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Kent Hovind stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm). His weight is estimated to be around 180 pounds (82 kg), which gives him a body mass index (BMI) of about 25.5, categorizing him in the overweight range. Details regarding his specific body measurements (chest, waist, hips) are not widely documented but can be inferred within the general context of his public appearances.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Kent Hovind has been married twice. He was first married to Jo Hovind, with whom he has three children: Marianne, Eric, and Chris. However, he divorced Jo in 2015. In 2020, he announced his engagement to a much younger woman named Mary, reflecting his decision to open a new chapter in his personal life after his divorce.
As of 2025, there has been speculation about his romantic life, but Hovind typically keeps his personal relationships private. He is not known to have publicly dated anyone else since his engagement to Mary.
Hovind established Creation Science Evangelism (CSE) in 1989 and Dinosaur Adventure Land in 2001 in Pensacola, Florida. He frequently spoke on Young Earth creationism in schools, churches, debates, and on radio and television broadcasts.
His son Eric Hovind took over operation of CSE after Hovind began serving a ten-year prison sentence in January 2007 for federal convictions for failing to pay taxes, obstructing federal agents, and structuring cash transactions. In September 2021, Hovind was convicted of domestic violence against his estranged wife.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Kent Hovind's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. This wealth primarily stems from his career as a speaker, author, and the founder of Creation Science Evangelism (CSE). He has also gained income through his DVD sales, lectures, and various religious courses. Despite past legal troubles that impacted his finances, Hovind has managed to rebuild his wealth over the years.
Hovind is associated with the Unregistered Baptist Fellowship (UBF), a loosely affiliated group of roughly 100 churches which share a "theology of Christian resistance" to civil governments.
Because the UBF would consider it an acknowledgement of government authority over the church, they reject the highly favorable 501(c)(3) status, which makes donations tax deductible and exempts them from income tax, but not FICA taxes or employee income tax withholding.
The UBF holds that governmental authority stops "at the threshold of the church", and Hovind has likened his ministry's status to that of the Vatican City State.
When the federal government obtained a search warrant in 2004, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) criminal investigator made the sworn statement that the organization did not have a business license and did not have tax-exempt status.
Career, Business and Investments
Hovind began his career in education and later became a prominent figure in the Young Earth Creationist movement. He founded Creation Science Evangelism, where he produced a large number of educational materials advocating for creationism. His notable works include presentations that challenge Darwinian evolution and advocate for a young Earth view.
In addition to his speaking engagements and media productions, Hovind has been involved in various business ventures including land investments and church-related endeavors. Notably, he has also created the "Dinosaur Adventure Land," a theme park designed to educate young people on his views of creationism.
Hovind was convicted of 58 felony counts in November 2006 and sentenced to ten years in prison in January 2007; Eric Hovind took over Creation Science Evangelism. In July 2007, God Quest Inc. was incorporated with Eric Hovind as president, and that November, God Quest Inc.
filed in Florida to do business under the trade name Creation Science Evangelism. In June 2008, Eric announced that the CSE website would incorporate the CSE blog and change format allowing for "only positive comments" about Hovind and CSE, and in late 2011, Creation Science Evangelism's DrDino.com website was redirected to CreationToday.org.
The new website announced "Creation Today is a ministry of God Quest, Inc." with focus on "creation, apologetics and evangelism."
Social Network
Kent Hovind maintains an active presence on social media platforms, where he shares his views and engages with his audience. He is most active on YouTube, where he posts videos discussing creationist arguments, debates, and updates on his life. His following has remained consistent, allowing him to continue influencing those interested in creationism.
During a debate with Farrell Till, Hovind said that Donald Johanson had uncovered the leg bones of Lucy at a different site over a mile away from the reported site, in a deeper stratum, quipping, "I would like to know how fast the train was going that hit that chimpanzee." This was clearly contrary to the published statements by Johanson.
After Hovind had been informed in 1993 that his statement was false, he agreed to stop using the claim. When he repeated the claim in 1995, he once more agreed he was in error.
Education
Kent Hovind holds a Doctorate in Christian Education, which he received in 1991 from Patriot University, an unaccredited institution. His background in education has played a significant role in his career as a speaker and educator on the topics of creationism and biblical literalism. Despite controversy surrounding his credentials and teachings, he has built a substantial following who resonate with his perspective on science and faith.
Kent E. Hovind (born January 15, 1953) is an American Christian fundamentalist evangelist and convicted tax evader.
His young Earth creationist ministry focuses on denial of received scientific knowledge in the fields of biology (evolution and abiogenesis), geophysics, and cosmology in favor of a literalist interpretation of the Genesis creation narrative found in the Bible.
Hovind's views, which combine elements of creation science and conspiracy theory, are dismissed by the scientific community as fringe theory and pseudo-scholarship. Answers in Genesis openly criticized him for continued use of discredited arguments abandoned by others in the movement.
