Kent
Census-designated place in Union County, Iowa
Kent is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Union County, Iowa, with 37 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,214 ft (370 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cromwell, 6.0 miles N.
- 37residents (2020 Census)
- 1,214 ftelevation · 370 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 76 / sq mipopulation density
- 50851ZIP code
About Kent
Kent is a census-designated place (CDP) in Union County, Iowa, United States. The population was 52 at the 2000 census. In 2003, after years of rural flight, the depopulated city was disincorporated, ending its existence as a self-governing community within the county. As of the 2010 census, Kent had become defined by the United States Census Bureau as a census-designated place, for data organization purposes, with an overall population of 61. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had dropped to 37.
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Kent had 37 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37 |
|---|---|
| Density | 76 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kent at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 37 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9536° N, 94.4611° W |
| ZIP code | 50851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1940710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kent
- Cromwell6.0 mi N
- Lenox7.0 mi SW
- Creston8.9 mi NE
- Prescott9.3 mi NW
- Clearfield10.6 mi S
- Shannon City11.0 mi E
- Diagonal11.7 mi SE
- Arispe12.6 mi E
- Sharpsburg13.8 mi SW
- Corning14.7 mi W
- Afton14.8 mi E
- Tingley15.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Kent
What county is Kent in?
Kent is in Union County, Iowa.
What is the population of Kent, IA?
37 people lived in Kent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kent, IA?
The ZIP code of Kent is 50851.
What is the elevation of Kent?
1,214 feet (370 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kent?
Cromwell (6.0 mi), Lenox (7.0 mi), Creston (8.9 mi), Prescott (9.3 mi), Clearfield (10.6 mi).
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