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Kent, MN
City in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
Population
70
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
293
ZIP codes
0
Kent and its ZIP codes
Kent at a glance
- Kent is about 4.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Kent, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilkin County. PPP loans are for Kent.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,897
1,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.8M
FY 2026, $11,036 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kent, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / -1°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kent, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Kent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie, NDCity | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WolvertonCity | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Colfax, NDCity | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| Dwight, NDCity | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Christine, NDCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Wahpeton, NDCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Walcott, NDCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Mooreton, NDCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ComstockCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Oxbow, NDCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| RothsayCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Barney, NDCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| DoranCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kent, MN in?
- Kent is in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Kent, MN?
- About 70 people live in Kent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kent?
- Nearby places include Abercrombie, ND (2.4 mi), Wolverton (9.1 mi), Colfax, ND (9.4 mi), Dwight, ND (9.6 mi), Christine, ND (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023