New Kent is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of New Kent County, Virginia, United States.[1] The population as of the 2020 Census was 739.[2]
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.[3]
Notable people
- Jamion Christian, former head coach, men's basketball, George Washington University (DC).
- Jarrell Christian, head coach, Maine Celtics.
- Letitia Christian Tyler, the first wife of President John Tyler and first lady of the United States from 1841 to 1842.
- Anthony G. Crutchfield, Army lieutenant general
- Martha Washington, George Washington's wife and first First Lady of the United States of America.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 239 | — | |
| 2020 | 739 | 209.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 2000[5] 2010[6] | |||
New Kent was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[6]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 197 | 574 | 82.43% | 77.67% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 23 | 77 | 9.62% | 10.42% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 5 | 0.42% | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.14% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 0.68% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 12 | 38 | 5.02% | 5.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6 | 38 | 2.51% | 5.14% |
| Total | 239 | 739 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
References
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- "New Kent CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Virginia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2025.
- "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Virginia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 19, 2026.
- "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – New Kent CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau.
- "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – New Kent CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau.
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