County · Virginia
New Kent County, Virginia
New Kent County, Virginia. New Kent County had 28,022 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 22.1% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 51127.
New Kent County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,022
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,945 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,105
Median household income
$123,314
±$7,122 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$393,600
±$15,738 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,721
±$291 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in New Kent County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,945 residents in New Kent County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,022 for July 1, 2025, up 22.1% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,105 over 210 square miles of land.
| Measure | New Kent County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,105 | 8,705,170 | +3,419 |
| Households | 9,263±232 | 3,365,732 | +1,302 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.06 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,795±45 | 3,684,756 | +1,315 |
New Kent County's population since 2000
From 13,462 in 2000 to 28,022 in 2025: up 108.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in New Kent County?
New Kent County holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is New Kent with 801 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| New KentGEOID 5155800 | 739 | $159,097 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in New Kent County?
The median resident of New Kent County is 42.9 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.2%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Kent County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±1.1 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 11.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.7%±0.7 pts | 58.4% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.2%±1.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±1.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±1.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±1.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.4%±3.5 pts | 42.2% | +11.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9%±2.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Kent County earn?
Half of New Kent County's 9,263 households earn less than $123,314 a year (±$7,122), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $108,183 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,131 after inflation. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Kent County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,314±$7,122 | $93,170 | +$15,131 |
| Mean household income | $139,439±$8,912 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,739±$3,421 | $50,666 | +$5,874 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7%±1.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.0%±2.5 pts | 12.3% | −7.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5%±1.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±2.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Kent County?
Owners occupy 92.6% of New Kent County's occupied homes and renters 7.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $393,600 by its owner (±$15,738). The median renter pays $1,721 a month including utilities, and 31.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Kent County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $393,600±$15,738 | $383,700 | +$47,652 |
| Median gross rent | $1,721±$291 | $1,579 | +$478 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.2%±14.6 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,027±$125 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.6%±2.2 pts | 67.3% | +6.1 pts |
| Housing units | 9,795±45 | 3,684,756 | +1,315 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.0%±13.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.6%±2.3 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.6%±2.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9%±2.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Kent County building?
Builders took permits for 295 new housing units across New Kent County in 2025 (295 single-family), 10.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Kent County get to work?
76.6% of New Kent County's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | New Kent County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3%±2.5 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6%±3.3 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0%±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9%±3.1 pts | 18.3% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.2 min±2.8 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are New Kent County's census tracts?
New Kent County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $91,568 (Tract 7002) to $140,125 (Tract 7003.02).
| Tract 700151127700100 | 7,121±615 | $130,236 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 700251127700200 | 6,250±537 | $91,568 |
| Tract 7003.0151127700301 | 6,499±756 | $123,571 |
| Tract 7003.0251127700302 | 5,235±613 | $140,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does New Kent County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th of 133 |
| Median household income | 9th of 133 |
| Median home value | 27th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 128th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 133 |
| Median age | 67th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Kent County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.