New Kent County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,105 #1,656 / 3,222
49th
Median Household Income $123,314 +64.1% #47 / 3,222
99th
Median Age 42.9 years +10.3% #1,252 / 3,222
61th
Median Home Value $393,600 +39.6% #301 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $1,721 +48.0% #131 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 4.7% -62.4% #30 / 3,222
99th

Demographics

New Kent County has a population of 25,105, making it the #1,656 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in New Kent County is $123,314, ranking #47 out of 3,222 counties — 64.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.7% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$123,314 +64.1% vs nat'l
Rank #47 of 3,222
99th percentile
Per Capita Income
$52,739 +27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #171 of 3,222
95th percentile
Poverty Rate
4.7% −62.4% vs nat'l
Rank #30 of 3,222
99th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −57.5% vs nat'l
Rank #355 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.4% +13.8% vs nat'l
Rank #335 of 3,222
90th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.7 min +29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #230 of 3,222
93th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in New Kent County is $393,600 (+39.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,721/mo and the homeownership rate is 92.6%.

Median Home Value
$393,600 +39.6% vs nat'l
Rank #301 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,721 +48.0% vs nat'l
Rank #131 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
92.6% +43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #8 of 3,222
100th percentile
92.6% Homeownership

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Health

95.6% of residents in New Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.

95.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #408 of 3,222
87th percentile

About New Kent County, Virginia

New Kent County, Virginia has a total population of 25,105, making it the 1,656th most populous county in the United States. The median age in New Kent County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in New Kent County is $123,314, which ranks #47 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 64.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in New Kent County is $393,600, 39.6% above the national median. Renters in New Kent County pay a median gross rent of $1,721 per month. The homeownership rate is 92.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In New Kent County, 38.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.7 min.

New Kent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.2%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).

All data for New Kent County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.