Kent County, Rhode Island
Kent County: county in Rhode Island, United States
About
Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 166,158 and a population density of 341 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 164,646 inhabitants. Its county seat is East Greenwich. The county was created 276 years ago in 1749.
County Snapshot
Kent County at a glance
Kent County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Rhode Island counties
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WarwickPopulation 81,189
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Kent County
| Population | 164,646 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| Different from | Kent County, Kent County, Kent County, Kent County |
| Area | 487 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 10% |
| Land as percent of area | 90% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6733,-71.5790 |
| Named for | Kent |
| Capital | East Greenwich |
| Establishment | January 01, 1750 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:30:18 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 338 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Kent County is located at 41°40'24"N 71°34'44"W (41.6733400, -71.5789500). It has 5 neighbors: New London County, Windham County, Bristol County, Providence County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Kent County is Warwick with a population of 81,189. Other cities include, Coventry population 34,931, West Warwick population 28,967 and East Greenwich population 13,141. See all Kent County cities & populated places.
Kent County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 81,189 | The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island. |
| Coventry | 34,931 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| West Warwick | 28,967 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| East Greenwich | 13,141 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day Forecast- East Greenwich
- West Warwick
- West Greenwich
- Coventry
- Warwick
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kent County decreased by 0.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 166,158 | - | census |
| 2011 | 165,278 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 164,627 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 164,358 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 164,490 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 163,747 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 163,711 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 163,543 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 164,053 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 164,292 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 164,646 | 0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Kent County (3)
People born in Kent County, including Union United States Army general George S. Greene, cinematographer W. Howard Greene, art historian Arthur Upham Pope, .
More notable people
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, Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 19,192 people.
- Kent County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 786 people.
Rhode Island Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 636,547 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Providence | 179,270 | The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. |
| Washington County | 125,746 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Newport County | 81,836 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| Warwick | 81,189 | The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island. |
| Cranston | 81,142 | The second most populous city in Rhode Island. |
| Pawtucket | 71,710 | The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Bristol County | 48,350 | County in Rhode Island, United States |
| East Providence | 47,337 | A city in Providence County, Rhode Island. |
| Woonsocket | 41,545 | The second-largest city in Rhode Island. |
| Cumberland | 35,207 | Town of the United States |
| Coventry | 34,931 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| North Providence | 32,507 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| West Warwick | 28,967 | Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States |
| North Kingstown | 26,278 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Newport | 24,412 | City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |