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Kent is a town located in Litchfield County, Connecticut , alongside the border with New York . As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,858. Its ZIP Code is 06757. Long-time resident Henry Kissinger often conducts his television interviews from the town. Also, Seth MacFarlane , creator of the show '' Family Guy '', was born and lived here. Kent is also home to two New England Boarding Schools , Kent School and The Marvelwood School . A third private prep school is located in nearby South Kent, Connecticut and is called South Kent School. Actor Ted Danson is a graduate of Kent School. Also, KenMont and KenWood camps are located here. GEOGRAPHY Kent is located in Litchfield County . Its location is . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 128.4 Km&2 (49.6 Mi&2 ). 125.5 km&2 (48.5 mi&2) of it is land and 2.9 km&2 (1.1 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 2.26% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 2,858 people, 1,143 households, and 744 families residing in the town. The Population Density was 22.8/km&2 (59.0/mi&2). There were 1,463 housing units at an average density of 11.7/km&2 (30.2/mi&2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.77% White , 0.56% Black or African American , 0.77% Native American , 0.98% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.70% from Other Races , and 1.19% from two or more races. 2.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,143 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were Married Couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99. In the town the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $53,906, and the median income for a family was $66,065. Males had a median income of $46,343 versus $31,493 for females. The Per Capita Income for the town was $38,674. 3.2% of the population and 0.1% of families were below the Poverty Line . 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. KENT FALLS STATE PARK See: '' Kent Falls State Park '' Kent Falls State Park, with its scenic view of the 250' (in multiple stages) Kent falls of the Housatonic River is located in Kent. A trail winds a quarter of a mile up along the falls, not difficult to walk but steep and uneven. The park is stocked with Trout from the state's hatcheries. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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