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New Kent

Virginia · 801 residents · 4.489 sq mi
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New Kent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,097. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $406,200. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
801
−10%since 2023
from 887 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 198 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
50278507735963201020202024New Kent
2024801
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 517.4%(139)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(36)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(42)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(28)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3431.8%(255)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421.5%(172)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(73)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 641.9%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 741.1%(9)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(17)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,097
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,879
+24%since 2023
from $69,513 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+47%since 2023
from 0.283 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $430,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(599)
Black28.2%(250)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian1.5%(13)
Other1.1%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(683)
Black6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino5%(40)
Asian1.6%(13)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score
33
−43%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5%(40)
Asian origin
Uzbek1.6%(13)
Ancestry
Irish24%(192)
English19.2%(154)
Italian14.1%(113)
German11.9%(95)
Portuguese11%(88)
Welsh4.4%(35)
American1.9%(15)
Polish1.7%(14)
Russian1.7%(14)
Danish0.6%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Portuguese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
−18%since 2023
from 38.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Female
39.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10.9%(37)
Married75%(255)
Widowed2.4%(8)
Divorced11.8%(40)
Women 15+
Never married18%(44)
Married82%(200)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kent, Virginia?

New Kent, Virginia has about 801 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Kent, Virginia?

The typical household in New Kent, Virginia earns about $159,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Kent, Virginia expensive?

In New Kent, Virginia, the median home is worth about $406,200.

How educated are people in New Kent, Virginia?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Kent, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Kent, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in New Kent, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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