New Kent is a CDP located in New Kent County Virginia. New Kent has a 2024 population of 889. It is also the county seat of New Kent County. New Kent is currently growing at a rate of 5.58% annually and its population has increased by 11.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 799 in 2020.
The average household income in New Kent is $205,697 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in New Kent is 31.1 years: 31 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Kent was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 599 | 67.53% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 28.18% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 304 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 277 | 2.93 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 17 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 2.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 16.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 16.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 10.29% |
| High School Graduate | 68 | 12.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.99% |
| Some College | 233 | 42.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 378 | 367 | 142 |
| Black | 155 | 155 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,521 | $0 | $81,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $96,607 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $90,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $91,184 | $87,269 | $95,595 |
| Some College | $105,056 | $86,736 | $143,352 |
$91,184
Average Earnings
$87,269
Average Male
$95,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.96% of New Kent residents speak only English, while 1.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $166,375 | $205,697 |
| Households | $166,375 | $205,697 |
| Married Families | $166,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
83.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
86.4%
Male Marriage Rate
81.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 67 | 43.23% |
| White | 56 | 13.79% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
89.1%
Labor Force Participation
86.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.44%
Born in New Kent
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
98.53% of New Kent residents were born in the United States, with 53.44% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 889 | 47 | 5.58% |
| 2023 | 842 | 46 | 5.78% |
| 2022 | 796 | -55 | -6.46% |
| 2021 | 851 | 52 | 6.51% |
| 2020 | 799 | 314 | 64.74% |
| 2019 | 485 | 100 | 25.97% |
| 2018 | 385 | -21 | -5.17% |
| 2017 | 406 | 61 | 17.68% |
| 2016 | 345 | 62 | 21.91% |
| 2015 | 283 | 57 | 25.22% |
| 2014 | 226 | 46 | 25.56% |
| 2013 | 180 | 54 | 42.86% |
| 2012 | 126 | -32 | -20.25% |
| 2011 | 158 | -81 | -33.89% |
| 2010 | 239 | 0 | 0% |