New Kent: Demographics & People
New Kent is home to 801 people, in 273 households. Population shrank 9.7% from 887 (2022) to 801 (2024). Median age 31.2 years. (11.7y younger than New Kent County; 6.6y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 85% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.45). 100% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,212 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 0% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 48 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 9.7% from 887 (2022) to 801 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~725 (extrapolated at -4.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 631.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 22,945 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -9.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 887 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 801 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 801 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 631 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 31.2y is 7.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 31.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 801 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 232 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 283.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 260.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 26 |
| Population under 18 | 232 |
| Median age | 31.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 801 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.45 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 599 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 250 |
| Asian residents | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 15 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 45.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 68.3% |
| Asian population | 1.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 6.0% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.0% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 85.3% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 438 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 342 |
| Share born in this state | 54.7% |
| Share born in another state | 45.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 42.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 813 |
Households & Family Composition
273 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 100% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 304 families, 79% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 292 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 304 |
| Married couples with children | 239 |
| Average household size | 2.92 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 341 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 52 |
| Family households | 273 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 100.0% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 273 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 16.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,212 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.5% |
|---|---|
| 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 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51127 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 127 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | New Kent |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 6.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 4.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 9.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51127 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | New Kent County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 406 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51127 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | New Kent County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 52.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 32.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 23,091 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 801, shrinking, young professional, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 801 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | New Kent County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade