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.

Kent locator map
Location of Kent on Connecticut map.

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 : 01:32:01 (25th November 2024)
Postal code : 06757
Density : 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.7% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Kent is located at 41°43'29"N 73°28'37"W (41.7248200, -73.4770700).

Kent map

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

Kent zip code is 06757. County name: Litchfield, County fips: 09005

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People born in Kent (6)

People born in Kent, including producer Seth MacFarlane, politician Philetus Swift, voice actress Rachael MacFarlane, .

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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

Post offices near Kent

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ken Post Office Kent (CT) 06757

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