New Kent, VA County is a vibrant area with a population of 22,519 and a population density of 113 people per square mile. The county has many businesses and organizations that contribute to its economy, such as small shops, restaurants, banks, and clinics. There are also several year-round outdoor activities that residents can enjoy such as hiking trails, fishing spots, camping grounds, and golf courses. Local sporting events in the area include football matches at New Kent High School Stadium and professional baseball games at Richmond Flying Squirrels Park. Additionally, there are several other organizations in the county such as the New Kent Chamber of Commerce which hosts various business festivals throughout the year and the New Kent Athletic Association which organizes youth sports programs for children.
The population in New Kent County is 22,519. There are 107 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Kent County is 42.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Kent County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in New Kent County
- 65.0% are married
- 9.8% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 9.0% have children, but are single
Race in New Kent County
- 79.6% are White
- 11.4% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander