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 | |
| Median Household Income | $123,314 | +64.1% | #47 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $393,600 | +39.6% | #301 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,721 | +48.0% | #131 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | -62.4% | #30 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.6% of residents in New Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
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.