Kent
Kent is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the largest city in Portage County. It is located along the Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio on the western edge of the county. The population was 28,904 in the 2010 Census and was estimated at 29,646 in 2019.
History
Kent owes its origins to the Cuyahoga River — the city’s great natural asset that drew founding father Jacob Haymaker to establish a grist mill in 1805, prompting the creation of a settlement known as Franklin Mills in what was previously wilderness. Some 25 years later, it was the river that attracted businessman Zenas Kent to the community that would later bear his family’s name.
From such humble beginnings did a substantial community grow, led through the 19th Century by three remarkable generations of the Kent family. The Kents were responsible for turning the community into a thriving railroad town at the end of the Civil War, and many years later played a major role in the founding and location of Kent State Normal College that evolved into Kent State University.
Population
Kent is a city located in Portage County Ohio. With a 2020 population of 29,766, it is the 50th largest city in Ohio and the 1299th largest city in the United States . Kent is currently growing at a rate of 0.20% annually and its population has increased by 2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,904 in 2010. Kent reached it’s highest population of 30,060 in 2016. Spanning over 9 miles, Kent has a population density of 3,244 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kent is $54,753 with a poverty rate of 29.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $801 per month, and the median house value is $146,700. The median age in Kent is 23.8 years, 24.2 years for males, and 23.5 years for females.
Income
Number of employees at City of Kent in year 2017 was 247. Average annual salary was $59,371 and median salary was $63,793. City of Kent average salary is 27 percent higher than USA average and median salary is 47 percent higher than USA median.
Climate
In Kent, the summers are warm and partly cloudy and the winters are freezing, snowy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 20°F to 82°F and is rarely below 4°F or above 89°F.
Based on the tourism score, the best time of year to visit Kent for warm-weather activities is from mid June to mid September.
Economy
Kent has an unemployment rate of 4.6%. The US average is 6.0%.
Kent has seen the job market increase by 0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Kent
– The Sales Tax Rate for Kent is 7.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
– The Income Tax Rate for Kent is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
– Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Kent
– The average income of a Kent resident is $19,207 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
– The Median household income of a Kent resident is $35,210 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.
Notable People or Businesses
1. Kent State University
2. Davey Tree Expert Company
3. Coleman Professional Services
4. Schneller
5. Carter Lumber
6. Vidaro Corporation / Euclid Garment Mfg.
7. Smithers-Oasis
8. Furukawa Rock Drill USA
9. H&M Rubber Co
10. KENT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
