New Kent

Census-designated place in New Kent County, Virginia

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New Kent is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Kent County, Virginia, with 739 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is West Point, 10.5 miles E.

About New Kent

New Kent is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of New Kent County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 739.

Cumberland Landing, Cumberland Plantation, and the Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve are near New Kent.

Criss Cross and St. Peter's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and New Kent High School and George W. Watkins High School are National Historic Landmarks.

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Living in New Kent

Median household income
$159,097
Median home value
$406,200
Median age
31.2
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New Kent, VA population

New Kent had 739 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census739
Density165 per sq mi (64 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

New Kent at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyNew Kent County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population739 (2020)
Land area4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Coordinates37.5095° N, 76.9862° W
ZIP code23124
Census code (GEOID)5155800

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about New Kent

What county is New Kent in?

New Kent is in New Kent County, Virginia.

What is the population of New Kent, VA?

739 people lived in New Kent at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New Kent, VA?

The ZIP code of New Kent is 23124.

What towns are near New Kent?

West Point (10.5 mi), Charles City (11.9 mi), King and Queen Court House (12.2 mi), King William (12.2 mi), Central Garage (17.9 mi).

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