Kent city, Ohio
Kent city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kent city is a geographic entity located in Portage County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,737. The land area covers 9.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 27,737 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 23.8 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,069 | ±543 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,537 | ±501 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,069 | ±543 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,468 | ±319 |
| Median Home Value | $219,900 | ±$18,932 |
| Median Gross Rent | $991 | ±$47 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,964 | ±$4,620 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,098 | ±$1,972 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,845 | ±820 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.2% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,560 | ±697 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.4% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 27,720 (2024)
ID: 132510
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
320 S. DEPEYSTER ST, KENT OH 44240
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GUS Population: 163,839 (2024)
ID: 110687
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
449 S MERIDIAN ST, RAVENNA OH 44266-2914
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Kent | KG-05 | Kent, OH | |
| Regular School Kent | PK-05 | Kent, OH | |
| Regular School Kent | KG-05 | Kent, OH | |
| Regular School Kent | KG-05 | Kent, OH | |
| Regular School Kent | 06-08 | Kent, OH | |
| Regular School Kent | 09-12 | Kent, OH | |
| Regular School Kent | KG-05 | Kent, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Akron, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kent State University at Kent
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College | 1.1 mi away | Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH, 44242-0001 |
3306723000
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KENT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 312 W. MAIN ST., KENT, OH, 44240 |
(330) 673-4414
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Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
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College | 5.5 mi away | 2545 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221 |
33092399594666
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BRIMFIELD LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 4286 KELSO DRIVE, BRIMFIELD, OH, 44240 |
(330) 442-4441
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Northeast Ohio Medical University
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College | 6.9 mi away | 4209 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH, 44272-0095 |
8006862511
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STOW-MUNROE FALLS BS
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 3512 DARROW RD, STOW, OH, 44224 |
(330) 688-3295
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University of Akron Main Campus
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College | 9.0 mi away | 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH, 44325-2102 |
3309727111
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STOW-MUNROE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 3512 DARROW RD., STOW, OH, 44224 |
(330) 688-3295
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Herzing University-Akron
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College | 10.5 mi away | 1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100, Akron, OH, 44306-3931 |
3307241600
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TALLMADGE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 90 COMMUNITY RD, TALLMADGE, OH, 44278 |
(330) 633-4345
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RAVENNA 2 S, OH US, located 4.3 miles from Kent city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9° | 17.0° | 25.5° | 3.07" | 14.4" |
| February | 37.0° | 17.0° | 27.0° | 2.52" | 11.0" |
| March | 45.6° | 24.6° | 35.1° | 3.20" | 7.3" |
| April | 58.5° | 35.6° | 47.1° | 3.72" | 0.9" |
| May | 71.1° | 46.9° | 59.0° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 56.4° | 68.6° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.5° | 60.1° | 72.3° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 57.7° | 69.6° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.5° | 50.9° | 62.7° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.5° | 40.0° | 51.3° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.3° | 30.7° | 40.0° | 2.98" | 2.1" |
| December | 39.3° | 23.4° | 31.4° | 3.11" | 9.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Brady Lake CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Brimfield CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Munroe Falls city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Sugar Bush Knolls village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Tallmadge city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3913339872. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.