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Kent: Where creativity and community connect.

Kent offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The downtown area is lively and walkable, with a mix of independent shops, restaurants, and bars. The presence of Kent State University adds a youthful and intellectual atmosphere to the city.

Downtown Kent
COMMUNITY GUIDE · KENT
Kent, Portage County

City Snapshot

Population

28,215

County

Portage County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$37,505

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

University Hospitals Portage Medical Center

UH Kent Health Center (Emergency Room)

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Community Leaders

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Jerry T. Fiala

Mayor of Kent

B
Bernie Moreno

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

J
Jon Husted

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Mike DeWine
Mike DeWine

Governor

Republican Party