New Kent County: Demographics & People
New Kent County's population stands at 25,105 people, in 9,263 households. Median age 42.9 years. (5.1y older than Virginia). Population is 13% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 3,212 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 61 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 25,105; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 25,105 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 739 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 42.9y is 4.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 25,105 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 4,887 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,965.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 10,617.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 4,636 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.8% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 42.3% |
| Median age | 42.9 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 25,105 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 25,105 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 19,287 |
| Black residents | 3,351 |
| Asian residents | 336 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 160 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 37 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 496 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,438 |
| Diversity Index | 38.8% |
| Asian population | 1.3% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 13.3% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.8% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 11.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 25,105 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 24,068 |
| Residents born in this state | 15,501 |
| Residents born in another state | 7,968 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 2,983 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 902 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 599 |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
9,263 households.
| Family households | 7,422 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 9,263 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 3,212 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 30,409 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 27,197 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,212 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 24,273 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 2,672 |
| Pct With Disability | 11.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 764 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 24,835 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 21,877 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 452 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,643 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 836 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 27 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 2,958 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 11.9% |
| Pct White | 76.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29