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CITY · 2010 ACS

New Kent

Virginia · 239 residents · 4.489 sq mi
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New Kent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2011. Median home value is $290,200. Households here earn about 39% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
+51%vs 2011
vs 158 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
+51%vs 2011
vs 35 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−15%vs 2011
vs 47.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
50278507735963201020202024New Kent
2024801
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,417
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,396 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,949
+1%vs 2011
vs $32,525 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.417 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services25%
US avg: 7%
Public administration25%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $298,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−24.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.4
−18%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(144)
Black8.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.2%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(197)
Black9.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.5%(70)
Diversity Score
29
+46%vs 2011
vs 20 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.3%
+26.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Female
48.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kent, Virginia?

New Kent, Virginia has about 239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Kent, Virginia earns about $85,417 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 $290,200.

How educated are people in New Kent, Virginia?

About 23.9% 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 13.9% of people in New Kent, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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