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New Kent County

State:
Virginia
County Seat:
New Kent

New Kent County's estimated 2025 population is 28,498 with a growth rate of 4.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Kent County is the 66th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 18,543 and has seen a growth of 53.69% since that time.

28,498
Total Population
136
Population Density (mi²)
66
Population Rank (State)
1.2K 4.33%
Annual Population Growth

New Kent County Population

New Kent County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White18,82978%
Black or African American3,23413.4%
Two or more races1,2475.17%
Other race4051.68%
Asian2661.1%
Native American1580.65%

New Kent County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$139,953-
Families$127,429$147,822
Households$120,125$135,614
Non Families$67,137$81,044

$59,466

Average Income

$120,125

Median Household Income

5.22%

Poverty Rate