Kent County, Maryland
Kent County: county in Maryland, United States
About
Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,197 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,192 inhabitants. Its county seat is Chestertown. The county was created 384 years ago in 1641.
County Snapshot
Kent County at a glance
Kent County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maryland counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
ChestertownPopulation 5,001
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Kent County
| Population | 19,192 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| Different from | Kent County, Kent County, Kent County, Kent County |
| Area | 1073 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 33% |
| Land as percent of area | 67% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2356,-76.0958 |
| Named for | Kent |
| Capital | Chestertown |
| Establishment | January 01, 1642 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:57:13 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Kent County is located at 39°14'8"N 76°5'45"W (39.2356000, -76.0958200). It has 7 neighbors: Kent County, New Castle County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Cecil County, Harford County and Queen Anne s County.
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The largest city of Kent County is Chestertown with a population of 5,001. Other cities include, Rock Hall population 1,303, Millington population 595, Galena population 574 and Betterton population 311. See all Kent County cities & populated places.
Kent County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | 5,001 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Rock Hall | 1,303 | Town of the United States |
| Millington | 595 | Town in the U. |
| Galena | 574 | Town in Maryland |
| Betterton | 311 | Town of the United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Kent County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Kent County decreased by 5.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,197 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,250 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,976 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,816 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,777 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,715 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,666 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,442 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,434 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,422 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,192 | -1.2% | estimation process |
People born in Kent County (9)
People born in Kent County, including archbishop Samuel Eccleston, politician Cornelius P. Comegys, Civil War officer James Edward Carpenter, .
More notable people
- Lambert Wickes (Continental Navy officer) he was born in 01/01/1735
- Mary Roe Walkup (American politician) she was born in 24/04/1924
- Peter Spencer (he wanted to be a Muslim) he was born in 01/01/1782
- Richard Wickes (Continental Navy officer)
- William Holland Wilmer (Episcopal priest) he was born in 09/10/1782
- Neck Stanley (American baseball player) he was born in 09/05/1905
Other places with the same name (4)
- Kent County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 658,708 people.
- Kent County, Delaware county in Delaware, United States with a population of 183,643 people.
- Kent County, Rhode Island county in Rhode Island, United States with a population of 164,646 people.
- Kent County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 786 people.
Maryland Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1,832,752 | This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
| Montgomery County | 1,051,816 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Prince George's County | 909,612 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore County | 826,017 | County in Maryland, United States |
| City of Baltimore | 621,849 | Independent city in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore | 586,131 | The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. |
| Anne Arundel County | 582,777 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Howard County | 328,200 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Frederick County | 265,161 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Harford County | 256,805 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Carroll County | 169,092 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Charles County | 164,436 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Washington County | 151,146 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Saint Mary's County | 114,687 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Wicomico County | 103,990 | County in Maryland, United States |