Kent, Ohio
Kent: City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
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Kent is a city located in the county of Portage in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,904 and a population density of 1,202 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,319 inhabitants.
The city was created 219 years ago in 1805.
A small town with a big heart, Kent is the perfect place to call home.
Kent is located in Portage County, Ohio and it's the largest city within the county. The city is located along the Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio on the western edge of the county. It's home to roughly 30,000 residents, who all enjoy a high quality of life, great schools, and plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment.
The city has been a staple of Portage County since 1805 when it was first founded by William Wetmore and John Kidd, who were both pioneers from New York State. The two men set up camp on what would become known as Kent's Creek and later established their homesteads along the banks of this stream. They were also instrumental in helping establish other nearby communities within Portage County such as Ravenna Township which was named after English poet John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost or Newcomerstown which was named after another New York native named John Newcomer who had settled there earlier that same year with his family members from Pennsylvania after he had been granted land rights by one General Winfield Scott who had served under George Washington during his time in office before becoming Governor over Virginia after leaving military service but later
Quick Facts about Kent
Population : | 29,319 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Ohio (United States) |
County : | Portage County |
Area : | 24.05 km2 |
Named for : | Marvin Kent |
Altitude : | 1,050 feet / 320 meters |
Establishment : | November 11, 1805 (219 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 23:42:32 (10th November 2024) |
Postal code : | 44240 |
Density : | 1,219 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kent is located at 41°9'13"N 81°21'28"W (41.1536700, -81.3578900).
Kent map
- Official Website
Official website of Kent
Demographics
The population of Kent increased by 1.42% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 28,904 | - | census |
2011 | 29,003 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2012 | 29,598 | 2.01% | estimation process |
2013 | 29,610 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2014 | 29,665 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2015 | 29,783 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2016 | 30,060 | 0.92% | estimation process |
2017 | 29,939 | -0.4% | estimation process |
2018 | 29,586 | -1.19% | estimation process |
2019 | 29,646 | 0.2% | estimation process |
2020 | 29,319 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kent
1 Franklin Mills Riveredge Park
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2 Towner's Woods
2195 Ravenna Rd, Kent, OH 44240, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center
300 Midway Dr, Kent, OH 44243, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Kent (17)
People born in Kent, including Union Army general Lucius Fairchild, politician Martin L. Davey, politician Paul L. Patterson, .
List
- Cecil Shorts III (American football player) he was born in 22/12/1987
- Joshua Seth (American magician) he was born in 02/12/1970
- Brian Rogers (American sport wrestler and martial artist) he was born in 15/02/1984
- Deral Boykin (American football player) he was born in 02/09/1970
- Garnet Jex (American artist (1895-1979)) he was born in 19/10/1895
- Gene Michael (former Major League Baseball player, manager, executive) he was born in 02/06/1938
- Jessica Lea Mayfield (American musician) she was born in 27/08/1989
- Kathleen Chandler (American politician) she was born in 02/04/1932
- Robert E. Cook (American politician) he was born in 19/05/1920
- Tom Campana (Canadian football player) he was born in 18/01/1950
- Vernon Cook (American politician) he was born in 10/07/1927
- Bob Casale (American rock musician) he was born in 14/07/1952
- Gerry Tuttle (American football player (1926-2006)) he was born in 06/03/1926
- Claribel Ruth Barnett (American librarian) she was born in 26/03/1872
Schools in Kent
College & universities near Kent, OH
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
203517 | Kent State University at Kent | Kent (OH) | 44242-0001 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kent, OH
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
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 , 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 , 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 Portage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County , OH. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Deerfield | 42,084 | Township in Portage County, Ohio |
Streetsboro | 16,699 | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States |
Aurora | 16,472 | Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States |
Brimfield | 10,332 | Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio |
Ravenna | 9,246 | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States |
Rootstown | 8,198 | High school in Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio |
Suffield | 6,276 | Township in Portage County, Ohio |
Shalersville | 5,649 | Township in Portage County, Ohio |
Randolph | 5,298 | Township in Portage County, Ohio |
Nelson | 3,140 | Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America |
Freedom | 2,828 | Township in Portage County, Ohio |
Atwater | 2,708 | Township in Portage County, Ohio |
Edinburg | 2,582 | Township in Portage County, Ohio |
Hiram | 2,401 | Town in Ohio, United States |
Garrettsville | 2,318 | Town |
Windham | 1,862 | City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kent distances to largest Ohio cities