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.
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
New Kent was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition +New Kent CDP, Virginia – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)19757482.43%77.67%Black or African American alone (NH)23779.62%10.42%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)010.00%0.14%Asian alone (NH)150.42%0.68%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)010.00%0.14%Other race alone (NH)050.00%0.68%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)12385.02%5.14%Hispanic or Latino (any race)6382.51%5.14%Total239739 100.00%100.00%
See also New Kent High School New Kent High School and George W. Watkins High School
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