New Kent County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- New Kent County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51127
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 127
Geography
- Land Area
- 210.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 223.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.510160
- Longitude
- -76.999331
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,662
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,772
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,845 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 812 | 3.3% |
| White | 19,057 | 77.3% |
| Black | 3,318 | 13.5% |
| Asian | 238 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 160 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 125 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,218 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 556 | 2.8% |
| White | 15,375 | 77.8% |
| Black | 3,167 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 268 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 374 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,105
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $120,946
- Poverty Rate
- 4.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,154
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,287 | 76.8% |
| Black | 3,351 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 336 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,496
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,460 | 34.9% |
| Republican | 8,522 | 46.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,514 | 19.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,943 | 48.4% |
| Female | 9,553 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,445 | 83.5% |
| Hispanic | 533 | 2.9% |
| Black | 860 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 204 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,920
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,269 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 265 | 49.7% |
| Black | 462 | 53.7% |
| Asian | 113 | 55.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,316 | 59.4% |
| Female | 5,604 | 58.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,281 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,119 (38.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,795
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $395,794
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,625
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.7%
- Work From Home
- 17.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.