Population 5,119 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Kent
Household size in New Kent
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in New Kent holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.71 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
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of New Kent is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.4, a smaller shift than nationally.
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
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Kent: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.9 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
Renters in New Kent
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
New Kent is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in New Kent: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in New Kent is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, 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.
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
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,116 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $980 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,112 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,606 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$490 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in New Kent pays $1,606 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $490 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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
Bachelor's degrees in New Kent
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in New Kent than nationally: 42.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across the Richmond area. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.9 points, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in New Kent: 96.1% 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 10.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | New Kent | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New Kent has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent | 2.88 | 42.0 | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.4% | 1997 | $1,606 | 42.0% | 96.1% | 1.5% |
| Tallysville | 2.58 | 48.1 | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.5% | 2014 | $1,560 | 37.1% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| Quinton | 2.53 | 44.0 | 9.3% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 1993 | $1,479 | 40.6% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Providence Forge | 2.62 | 44.6 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 1996 | $1,753 | 39.3% | 95.3% | 1.9% |
| Tunstall | 2.67 | 48.1 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,330 | 31.5% | 93.7% | 3.0% |
| Roxbury | 2.48 | 51.4 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 19.5% | 1986 | $1,167 | 24.1% | 85.0% | 2.2% |
| Lanesville | 2.73 | 39.3 | 11.5% | 15.6% | 7.7% | 2002 | $1,172 | 16.4% | 86.7% | 9.6% |
| Old Church | 2.67 | 48.7 | 1.3% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 1992 | $1,428 | 29.9% | 97.1% | 5.6% |
| Hockley | 2.49 | 42.6 | 1.9% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 1992 | $871 | 21.1% | 87.5% | 3.8% |
| Lanexa | 2.46 | 46.7 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 1992 | $1,334 | 34.2% | 92.3% | 3.4% |
| Sandston | 2.47 | 44.2 | 15.1% | 23.9% | 5.6% | 1977 | $1,126 | 19.9% | 90.7% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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