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New Kent

Virginia · 739 residents · 4.489 sq mi
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New Kent is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,419. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2019. Median home value is $340,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
739
+52%since 2019
from 485 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
+52%since 2019
from 108 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+10%since 2019
from 31.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
50278507735963201020202024New Kent
2024801
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,419
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $126,979 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,954
+3%since 2019
from $43,494 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
90.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $299,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
5.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(406)
Black16.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.1%(165)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(574)
Black10.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(38)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.6%(278)
Diversity Score
38
+10%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 35.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Female
57.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kent, Virginia?

New Kent, Virginia has about 739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Kent, Virginia earns about $141,419 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 $340,700.

How educated are people in New Kent, Virginia?

About 29.7% 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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