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New Kent County

Virginia · 22,945 residents · 210.034 sq mi
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New Kent County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,688. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,945
+70%since 2000
from 13,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+16%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K13K18K22K27K1990201020202024New Kent County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,688
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,293
+76%since 2000
from $22,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(17,818)
Black11.8%(2,714)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(731)
Asian1%(223)
Other4.1%(948)
Diversity Score44%(10,085)
Segregation Score9.9%(2,270)
Diversity Score
44
+15%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kent County, Virginia?

New Kent County, Virginia has about 22,945 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Kent County, Virginia earns about $97,688 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 $296,700, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in New Kent County, Virginia?

About 32.1% 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 4.8% of people in New Kent County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Kent County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, New Kent County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,500 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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