Maryland

Kent

19,198

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Kent

Kent, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 12,836. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 19,198.

Its recorded population peaked at 20,197 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of the Isle of Kent 1635, Raid on Chestertown (1781), Raid on Fredericktown and Georgetown, Maryland, and 43 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	19,198
2010	20,197
2000	19,197
1990	17,842
1980	16,695
1970	16,146
1960	15,481
1950	13,677
1940	13,465
1930	14,242
1920	15,026
1910	16,957
1900	18,786
1890	17,471
1880	17,605
1870	17,102
1860	13,267
1850	11,386
1840	10,842
1830	10,501
1820	11,453
1810	11,450
1800	11,771
1790	12,836

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Kent

Military engagements that took place in Kent, Maryland.

Battle of the Isle of Kent 1635

1635

Raid on Chestertown (1781)

1781

Raid on Fredericktown and Georgetown, Maryland

1813

Battle of Caulk's Field MD

1814

Battle of Caulks Field, Maryland 1814

1814

Battle of Caulk's Field

1814

Battle of Caulk's Field (Aug 31 1814)

1814

Eastern Shore Unionist Suppression — Chestertown (Kent County)

1861

Historic places in Kent

National Register of Historic Places listings in Kent, Maryland.

SILVER HEEL (log canoe)

Chestertown

Denton House

Chestertown

Fairlee Manor Camp House

ISLAND IMAGE (log canoe)

Chestertown

Chesterville Brick House

Chesterville

Airy Hill

Chestertown

Still Pond Historic District

Sumner, Charles, Post #25, Grand Army of the Republic

Chestertown

Chestertown Historic District

Chestertown

Christ Church, Graveyard and Sexton's House

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Frequently asked about Kent

When does Kent first appear in the US census?

Kent, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 12,836.

What is the population of Kent?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Kent had a recorded population of 19,198.

When did Kent's population peak?

Kent's recorded population peaked at 20,197 in 2010.

Were any battles fought in Kent?

8 documented military engagements took place in Kent, including Battle of the Isle of Kent 1635, Raid on Chestertown (1781), Raid on Fredericktown and Georgetown, Maryland.

How many historic places are in Kent?

43 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kent, Maryland.

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