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 07:31:32 (6th November 2026)
Postal code 61044
Population growth -2.84% (2010-2020)
Weather 35℉ Mostly Cloudy 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

35°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph N Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Kent decreased by 2.84% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 810 - census
2011 823 1.6% estimation process
2012 826 0.36% estimation process
2013 828 0.24% estimation process
2014 828 0% estimation process
2015 824 -0.48% estimation process
2016 818 -0.73% estimation process
2017 814 -0.49% estimation process
2018 811 -0.37% estimation process
2019 800 -1.36% estimation process
2020 787 -1.62% 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 (5)

  • 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.

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