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New Kent County, VA: growth, migration and housing
New Kent County has 28,022 residents, up 21.2% since 2020 (+3.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,314 households moved in and 848 moved out (+466 net), bringing in a net $95.4M of income. Median household income is $123,314, the median home $393,600 and median rent $1,721 a month.
In Virginia: 1st of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 2nd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 9th of 133 counties for median household income · 27th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to New Kent County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 196 | $16.3M |
| James City County, VA | 88 | $9.6M |
| Hanover County, VA | 77 | $6.4M |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 76 | $7.5M |
| Richmond city, VA | 55 | $3.7M |
| Newport News city, VA | 45 | $3.4M |
| York County, VA | 32 | $2.7M |
| King William County, VA | 29 | $1.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving New Kent County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 112 | $7.5M |
| Hanover County, VA | 62 | $4.6M |
| James City County, VA | 53 | $6.8M |
| Richmond city, VA | 46 | $2.6M |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 43 | $3.6M |
| King William County, VA | 31 | $1.9M |
| Charles City County, VA | 27 | $1.3M |
| York County, VA | 21 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.