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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

New Kent County

Virginia · 10,445 residents · 210.034 sq mi
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New Kent County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,403. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 3,017 residents. Median home value is $86,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,445
−22%vs 2000
vs 13,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K13K18K22K27K1990201020202024New Kent County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,403
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,595 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,993
−35%vs 2000
vs $22,893 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$86,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $131,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$459
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $636 in 2000
US average: $450
87.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.7% in 2000
12.2% rent
2.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(10,727)
Black16.1%(2,165)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(176)
Asian0.5%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(5,151)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(8,083)
Black20.5%(2,141)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(91)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other1.9%(201)
Diversity Score46.2%(4,827)
46
+21%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kent County, Virginia?

New Kent County, Virginia has about 10,445 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Kent County, Virginia earns about $38,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Kent County, Virginia expensive?

In New Kent County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in New Kent County, Virginia?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Kent County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Kent County, Virginia?

About 4.9% of people in New Kent County, 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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