New Kent County, Virginia
New Kent County: county in Virginia, United States
About
New Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,429 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,648 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Kent. The county was created 372 years ago in 1653.
Quick Facts about New Kent County
| Population | 23,648 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 579 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5051,-76.9971 |
| Named for | Kent |
| Altitude | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Capital | New Kent |
| Establishment | January 01, 1654 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:02:54 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 22.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
New Kent County is located at 37°30'19"N 76°59'50"W (37.5051400, -76.9971300). It has 6 neighbors: Charles City County, Hanover County, Henrico County, James City County, King William County and King and Queen County.
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New Kent County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Kent County.
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Official website of New Kent County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of New Kent County increased by 22.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,429 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,764 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,149 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,516 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,019 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,377 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,009 | 3.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,638 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,317 | 3.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,091 | 3.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,648 | 2.36% | estimation process |
People born in New Kent County (12)
People born in New Kent County, including politician Seaton Grantland, politician Burwell Bassett, politician and businessman from Virginia Thomas Adams, .
More notable people
- Benjamin W. Lacy (American politician) he was born in 27/01/1839
- James Armistead Lafayette (African American double agent for American rebels in the American Revolutionary War) he was born in 01/01/1748
- Nathaniel Pendleton (American judge) he was born in 27/10/1756
- James Dandridge Halyburton (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/02/1803
- John B. Clopton (American politician and jurist from Virginia) he was born in 12/02/1789
- John A. Meredith (American politician and judge from Virginia) he was born in 04/03/1814
- John Crittenden (American politician (1754-1806)) he was born in 01/01/1754
- Letitia Christian Tyler (First Lady of the United States (1790-1842)) she was born in 12/11/1790
- John Clopton (American politician (1756-1816)) he was born in 07/02/1756
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |