The Town FilesNew Kent County, Virginia
25,105 people. The median home is worth $393,600 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $123,314.
Towns in New Kent County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent | 739 | $406,200 | $159,097 | 31.2 |
People and housing
| New Kent County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $393,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,721 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $123,314 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
6,055 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,627 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 268 storm events in New Kent County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
New Kent County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).