Kent, Connecticut Population by Year

In 2021, the population of Kent town was 2,984, a 0.24% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Kent town's population was 2,977, an increase of 7.12% compared to a population of 2,779 in 2019.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Kent, Connecticut population between 2000 and 2021

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Kent town increased by 124. In this period, the peak population was 2,984 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 2,860 - -
2001 2,878 18 0.63%
2002 2,898 20 0.69%
2003 2,915 17 0.59%
2004 2,932 17 0.58%
2005 2,930 -2 -0.07%
2006 2,957 27 0.92%
2007 2,963 6 0.2%
2008 2,965 2 0.07%
2009 2,948 -17 -0.57%
2010 2,980 32 1.09%
2011 2,973 -7 -0.23%
2012 2,949 -24 -0.81%
2013 2,935 -14 -0.47%
2014 2,897 -38 -1.29%
2015 2,845 -52 -1.79%
2016 2,804 -41 -1.44%
2017 2,794 -10 -0.36%
2018 2,786 -8 -0.29%
2019 2,779 -7 -0.25%
2020 2,977 198 7.12%
2021 2,984 7 0.24%
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Kent, Connecticut population from 2000 to 2021

From 2000 to 2010, Kent town's population increased by 120 (4.20%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Kent town's population decreased by 3 (0.10%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Kent town's population from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Kent town's population from 2000 to 2021. The estimated population at the end of 2021 was 2,984. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Kent town's population peaked in year 2021 at 2,984.

Between the year 2000 and 2021, Kent town's population was lowest in year 2019 at 2,779.

Kent, Connecticut annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2021, i.e. 21 annual cycles, the population of Kent town grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2021, Kent town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.21% per year. Overall the population grew 4.34% between 2000 and 2021.

The graph shows Kent town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Kent town's annual population change from 2000 to 2021. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2021 was 0.21% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 205. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Kent town's population grew the most with an increase of 198 (7.12%).

While from 2014 and 2015, Kent town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 52 (-1.79%).

Things to know

Is Kent, Connecticut population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kent town's population increased by 205 between 2019 and 2021. The increase was 198 (7.12%) between 2019 and 2020; and increase of 7 (0.24%) between 2020 and 2021.

How has the population of Kent, Connecticut changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2011 and 2021, population of Kent town increased by 35 (1.19%). The population was highest at 2,984 in the year 2021 and lowest at 2,779 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.07%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Kent, Connecticut Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Kent town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Kent town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2021, the population of Kent town was 2,984, a 0.24% increase year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Kent town population was 2,977, an increase of 7.12% compared to a population of 2,779 in 2019. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2021, population of Kent town increased by 124. In this period, the peak population was 2,984 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Kent town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2021

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2021)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Kent town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Kent town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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