Kent, Connecticut
Kent: Town in Connecticut
About
Kent is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,979 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,766 inhabitants.
The town was created 285 years ago in 1738.
Quick Facts about Kent
| Population : | 2,766 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Litchfield County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 49.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 466 feet / 142, 119 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1739 (285 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:42:19 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 06757 |
| Density : | 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kent is located at 41°43'29"N 73°28'37"W (41.7248200, -73.4770700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kent
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kent decreased by 7.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,979 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,973 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,949 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,934 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,896 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,844 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,803 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,793 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,785 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,777 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,766 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Kent (6)
People born in Kent, including producer Seth MacFarlane, politician Philetus Swift, voice actress Rachael MacFarlane, .
List
- George P. Wilbur (American actor) he was born in 06/03/1941
- John Swift (United States Army general) he was born in 17/06/1761
- Philemon Beecher (American politician) he was born in 19/03/1776
Schools in Kent
College & universities near Kent, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431105 | Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Poughkeepsie (NY) | 12601-6599 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kent, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Kent , Washington The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington. It is located on the Green River in southeastern King County. Kent is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Kent Station and the Kent Museum & Cultural Center. with a population of 130,676 people.
- Kent , Ohio city in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 29,319 people.
- Kent , New York town in Putnam County, New York, United States with a population of 13,142 people.
- Kent , Indiana township in Warren County, Indiana with a population of 1,650 people.
- Kent , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 787 people.
- Kent , Minnesota city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 72 people.
Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,683 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Watertown | 21,517 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,505 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,587 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Bethlehem | 3,385 | Town |
| Goshen | 2,856 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kent distances to largest Connecticut cities
