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New Kent, VA

Census-designated place in New Kent County, Virginia.

Population

801

Land area

4.5sq mi

People per sq mi

178

ZIP codes

0

New Kent and its ZIP codes

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New Kent at a glance

  • The median household income is $159,097, 71% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $406,200 (6% above Virginia).

Local data for New Kent, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

New Kent, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$159,097

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$406,200

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

45.1%

Median age

31.2

Average commute

31.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (192), Italian Americans (113), German Americans (95).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Kent County. PPP loans are for New Kent.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,436

6,309 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$128,544

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$227M

FY 2026, $9,895 per person

New Kent County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

New Kent, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.3%
  • Carpooled4.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
  • Worked from home24.8%

Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

New Kent, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

268

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

97

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 28°F

47.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in New Kent, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.9%

U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near New Kent

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West PointTown11 mi5.1
King WilliamCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
Charles CityCensus-designated place12 mi2.7
King and Queen Court HouseCensus-designated place13 mi1.2
Central GarageCensus-designated place18 mi4.8
SandstonCensus-designated place18 mi9.9
Highland SpringsCensus-designated place19 mi8
ClaremontTown20 mi2.5
MontroseCensus-designated place21 mi3.2
MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place22 mi28.3
East Highland ParkCensus-designated place22 mi8.8
SaludaCensus-designated place22 mi3.3
EnonCensus-designated place22 mi4.3
WilliamsburgCity23 mi8.9
HopewellCity23 mi10.4
UrbannaTown24 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is New Kent, VA in?
New Kent is in New Kent County, Virginia.
What is the population of New Kent, VA?
About 801 people live in New Kent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near New Kent?
Nearby places include West Point (11 mi), King William (12 mi), Charles City (12 mi), King and Queen Court House (13 mi), Central Garage (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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