2023 ACS Census Data · Population 24,139
New Kent County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 24,139. The median household income is $120,125, 85% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.2%, median home value is $371,500, and 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% above the national average.
Population
24,139
2023 estimate
Rank #1690 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$120,125
Household
Rank #48 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$371,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #281 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #405 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
60% above Virginia avg·85% above national avg
Poverty Rate
60% above Virginia avg·65% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above Virginia avg·11% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$51,609
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% above Virginia avg·78% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
45% above Virginia avg·78% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
30% above Virginia avg·26% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% above Virginia avg·15% above national avg
Housing Units
9,495
Households
9,034
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,035
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
22% above Virginia avg·47% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Virginia avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.5%
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