Kent, Illinois

Kent: human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

About

Kent is a city located in the county of Stephenson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 810. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 787 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Kent

Population 787 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Stephenson County
Latitude & Longitude 42.3086,-89.9021
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:06:12 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code 61044
Population growth -2.92% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Kent is located at 42°18'31"N 89°54'7"W (42.3086300, -89.9020700).

Kent map

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Weather

73°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph SE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Kent decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 810 - census
2011 823 1.58% estimation process
2012 826 0.36% estimation process
2013 828 0.24% estimation process
2014 828 0% estimation process
2015 824 -0.49% estimation process
2016 818 -0.73% estimation process
2017 814 -0.49% estimation process
2018 811 -0.37% estimation process
2019 800 -1.37% estimation process
2020 787 -1.65% estimation process
Kent zip code is 61044. County name: Stephenson, County fips: 17177

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Kent, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
145521 Highland Community College Freeport (IL) 61032-9341

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to Kent, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RCK Rockford, Illinois 7559 Walton St. BUS
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS
JVL Janesville, Wisconsin 3120 North Pontiac Drive BUS
MSN Madison, Wisconsin 800 Langdon St. BUS
SMD Madison (South), Wisconsin Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Kent.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ken Post Office Kent (IL) 61044

Other places with the same name (6)

  • Kent, Washington The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington. 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, Connecticut town in Connecticut with a population of 2,766 people.
  • Kent, Indiana township in Warren County, Indiana with a population of 1,650 people.
  • Kent, Minnesota city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 72 people.

Other cities in Stephenson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stephenson County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Freeport 23,447 City in Illinois
Lena 2,680 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Loran 1,327 Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Rock Grove 1,296 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Oneco 1,228 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Pearl City 772 Village in the United States
Orangeville 737 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Cedarville 675 Human settlement in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
Davis 616 Village in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
Dakota 459 Town in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States
German Valley 417 Village in Illinois
Rock City 279 Village in Illinois
Winslow 272 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Ridott 149 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America