New Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 28,848 with a growth rate of 2.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Kent County is the 65th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 18,543 and has seen a growth of 55.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 46.5 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 20,218 adults, (4,636 of whom are seniors) in New Kent County.
Female: 12,021 (47.9%)
Male: 13,084 (52.1%)
The racial composition of New Kent County includes 76.83% White, 13.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,287 | 76.83% |
| Black or African American | 3,351 | 13.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,438 | 5.73% |
| Other race | 496 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 336 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 160 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.15% |
New Kent County's average per capita income is $61,026. Household income levels show a median of $123,314. The poverty rate stands at 4.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $143,697 | - |
| Families | $131,206 | $152,756 |
| Households | $123,314 | $139,439 |
| Non Families | $66,997 | $75,905 |
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