Town of Kent, Putnam County, New York
The Town of Kent is a town in Putnam County, New York. About 12,896 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 40.5 sq mi (105 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 12,896 ± 26
- County
- Putnam County
- School district
- Carmel Central School District
- Land area
- 40.5 sq mi (105 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $129,012 ± $13,388
- Median home value
- $390,100 ± $15,375
- Water area
- 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km²)
- State
- New York
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3607939331
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.457619, -73.724608
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in the Town of Kent
- Lake Carmel (CDP)7,854 people
This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Kent. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of Carmel4.9 mi south
- Town of Patterson7.3 mi east
- Town of Putnam Valley7.3 mi southwest
- Town of East Fishkill, Dutchess County7.5 mi northwest
- Town of Pawling, Dutchess County10 mi northeast
- Town of Philipstown11 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Kent. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Putnam County, largest first
- Town of Carmel33,837 people
- Town of Southeast18,180 people
- Town of Putnam Valley11,755 people
- Town of Patterson11,560 people
- Town of Philipstown9,879 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Putnam County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Kent
- Longest day
- 15 hours 11 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 11 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:20 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:32 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:25 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:32 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:18 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:50 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:06 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May 15 | 5:36 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:20 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:03 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:35 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:43 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Putnam County or the local office.
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