New Kent County , Virginia
Population: 24,139 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $120,125 Home $371,500 Rent $1,653/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 24,139 residents, New Kent County tracks on the higher end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Virginia and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks New Kent County in the bottom 14% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$120,125
Median Income
household
$371,500
Home Value
median
$1,653/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $120,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,609 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| Median Home Value | $371,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,653/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 92.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 24,139 |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 35.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.4%
Obesity
9.9%
Diabetes
12.3%
Smoking
31.2%
High Blood Pressure
21.5%
No Physical Activity
22.5%
Depression
36.2%
Insufficient Sleep
79.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 14.1 · 14th national percentile
🌊 Flood
52.80
🌪️ Tornado
24.87
🌀 Hurricane
66.92
🔥 Wildfire
27.32
❄️ Winter Storm
23.36
🌍 Earthquake
40.97
☀️ Drought
87.88
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