Texas

Kent

753
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Kent

Kent, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 92. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 753.

Its recorded population peaked at 3,851 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 80 percent.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Double Mountain Fork, Battle of Freshwater Fork of the Brazos, Battle of the Double Mountain Fork — Mackenzie (September 1874), and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020753
2010808
2000859
19901,010
19801,145
19701,434
19601,727
19502,249
19403,413
19303,851
19203,335
19102,655
1900899
1890324
188092
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, Texas.

Battle of Double Mountain Fork
1869
Battle of Freshwater Fork of the Brazos
1872
Battle of the Double Mountain Fork — Mackenzie (September 1874)
1874
Double Mountain Fork Fight
1874
Mucha Que Peak Fight
1874
Ledbetter's Salt Lake Fight
1874
Battle of Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos
1874
Double Mountain Fork Fight — 4th Cavalry Skirmish (October 1874)
1874

Historic places in Kent

National Register of Historic Places listings in Kent, Texas.

First National Bank Building
Jayton

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Frequently asked about Kent

When does Kent first appear in the US census?
Kent, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 92.
What is the population of Kent?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Kent had a recorded population of 753.
When did Kent's population peak?
Kent's recorded population peaked at 3,851 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Kent?
8 documented military engagements took place in Kent, including Battle of Double Mountain Fork, Battle of Freshwater Fork of the Brazos, Battle of the Double Mountain Fork — Mackenzie (September 1874).
How many historic places are in Kent?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kent, Texas.
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