Kent, NY is a small town located in Putnam County of New York state with a population of 12,978 and a population density of 324 people per square mile. Kent is home to many local businesses such as the Kent General Store, The Jolly Onion, and Pond Lily Creamery. Year-round outdoor activities in Kent include golfing at The Great Rock Golf Club, fishing on the Croton Reservoir, and hiking at Red Mills Park. Other organizations in Kent include the cross country ski club, film society, and the Rotary Club. Local sporting events are held throughout the year such as High School football games and softball tournaments at Lake Carmel Park.
The population in Kent is 12,978. There are 320 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kent is 44.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kent is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kent
- 58.6% are married
- 7.9% are divorced
- 34.6% are married with children
- 9.9% have children, but are single
Race in Kent
- 76.6% are White
- 4.5% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 16.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander