Population 25,105 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Kent County
Household size in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, New Kent County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Richmond area, where it has 2.54 people. Household size has crept up from 2.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of New Kent County is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Kent County: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Kent County
Renters in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.4% of households in New Kent County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 28.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Virginia county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in New Kent County than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 11 of Virginia's 133 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in New Kent County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only nine have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,057 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,053 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,302 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,569 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$512 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in New Kent County pays $1,569 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $512 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Kent County
Bachelor's degrees in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in New Kent County (38.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in New Kent County: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only ten have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Kent County
| Period | New Kent County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in New Kent County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only eight have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Kent County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent County | 2.66 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 38.6% | 94.5% | 2.1% |
| Charles City County | 2.28 | 52.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,157 | 17.5% | 87.9% | 3.9% |
| Richmond City | 2.20 | 35.6 | 14.7% | 56.5% | 9.6% | 1961 | $1,376 | 45.4% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Chesterfield County | 2.73 | 39.9 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,842 | 44.0% | 92.7% | 4.5% |
| Gloucester County | 2.62 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 19.6% | 11.7% | 1988 | $1,197 | 24.8% | 92.1% | 2.9% |
| Mathews County | 2.14 | 54.0 | 4.5% | 16.0% | 24.2% | 1978 | $999 | 28.6% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| Powhatan County | 2.73 | 45.7 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1997 | $1,113 | 35.1% | 92.1% | 3.6% |
| Amelia County | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.2% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,152 | 19.3% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Northampton County | 2.18 | 49.1 | 11.7% | 33.9% | 25.8% | 1981 | $863 | 30.4% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Cumberland County | 2.44 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 24.1% | 15.2% | 1985 | $1,030 | 21.6% | 86.0% | 3.1% |
| Buckingham County | 2.37 | 43.3 | 12.9% | 22.7% | 14.5% | 1990 | $1,003 | 15.1% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Chickasaw County, MS · Carroll County, IA · Carroll County, IL · Carroll County, IN · Carroll County, OH · Carroll County, TN · Carroll County, VA · Carter County, KY · Cedar County, IA · Cedar County, MO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Kent County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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