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.
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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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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