New Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 29,232 with a growth rate of 3.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Kent County is the 64th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 18,543 and has seen a growth of 57.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of New Kent County includes 78% White, 13.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (78%)
Black or African American (13.4%)
Two or more races (5.17%)
Other race (1.68%)
Asian (1.1%)
Native American (0.65%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,829 | 78% |
| Black or African American | 3,234 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,247 | 5.17% |
| Other race | 405 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 266 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 158 | 0.65% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
New Kent County's average per capita income is $59,466. Household income levels show a median of $120,125. The poverty rate stands at 5.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $139,953 | - |
| Families | $127,429 | $147,822 |
| Households | $120,125 | $135,614 |
| Non Families | $67,137 | $81,044 |
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