Kent Population 2026

Kent has a population of 126,952, making it the #229 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. It is about 69× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kent (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

126,952

Rank in United States

#229

Coordinates

47.38°N, 122.23°W

~13 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,731 km

2,317 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Washington

City	Population	Rank in United States
Seattle	780,995	#18
Tri-Cities	244,036	#89
Spokane	229,447	#101
Tacoma	222,906	#105
Vancouver	196,442	#128
Bellevue	139,820	#202
Everett	108,010	#292
Renton	100,242	#322

Cities near Kent

Federal Way95,171 people · ~9 km away
Renton100,242 people · ~11 km away
Tacoma222,906 people · ~21 km away
Puyallup39,659 people · ~22 km away
Bellevue139,820 people · ~26 km away
Seattle780,995 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kent?

Kent has a population of 126,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #229 biggest city in United States.

What state is Kent in?

Kent is located in Washington, United States.

Is Kent the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,731 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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