New Kent County, Virginia

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New Kent County
U.S. county
County of New Kent
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	New Kent
Area
• Total	223 sq mi (580 km2)
• Land	210 sq mi (500 km2)
• Water	13 sq mi (30 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	22,945
• Density	100/sq mi (40/km2)
Website	www.co.new-kent.va.us

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New Kent County is a county located in the eastern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,945. Its county seat is New Kent.

History

New Kent County was established in 1654 from York County. It was named after Kent, a county in England. The county has a rich history, including significant events during the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War.

Geography

New Kent County is part of the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 223 square miles, of which 210 square miles is land and 13 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 22,945 people, 8,000 households, and 6,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 109 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 80% White, 15% African American, and 5% from other races.

Government and Politics

New Kent County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which consists of five members elected from each of the county's five districts. The county is part of Virginia's 1st congressional district.

Education

The county is served by New Kent County Public Schools, which includes New Kent Elementary School, George W. Watkins Elementary School, New Kent Middle School, and New Kent High School.

Transportation

New Kent County is served by several major highways, including Interstate 64, U.S. Route 60, and Virginia State Route 33. The county also has a small public airport, New Kent County Airport.

Notable People

• Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington, was born in New Kent County.
• William Claiborne, an early settler and politician, also had ties to the county.

See also

• List of counties in Virginia
• Virginia Peninsula
• Richmond, Virginia

External links

• Official website