Kent Population 2026
Kent has a population of 29,810, making it the #1562 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 295× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,810
Rank in United States
#1562
Coordinates
41.15°N, 81.36°W
~325 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
445 km
276 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ohio
Cities near Kent
- Stow34,797 people · ~7 km away
- Streetsboro16,312 people · ~10 km away
- Cuyahoga Falls49,146 people · ~11 km away
- Akron197,542 people · ~16 km away
- Aurora15,838 people · ~18 km away
- Green25,898 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kent?
Kent has a population of 29,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1562 biggest city in United States.
What state is Kent in?
Kent is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Kent the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 445 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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