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New Kent County, Virginia
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Founded1654
SeatNew Kent
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
579 km² (223 mi²)
 sq mi ( km)
36 km² (14 mi²), 6.23%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
13,462
25/km 
Website: www.co.new-kent.va.us


New Kent County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 13,462. Its county seat is New Kent6. It is located in the Richmond-Petersburg region and is a portion of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

History

New Kent County was established in 1654 from York County. The county is named for Kent, England. New Kent County is the birthplace of two U. S. Presidents' wives - Martha Washington and Letitia Christian Tyler. The church where George and Martha Washington are believed to have been wed, St. Peters, still holds services today. The Chickahominy Indians frequented this area as well as nearby Charles City County and two tribes are still well-established in this area.

In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau rated New Kent County among the top 100 fastest growing counties in the nation.[1]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 579 km² (223 mi²). 543 km² (210 mi²) of it is land and 36 km² (14 mi²) of it (6.23%) is water. The Chickahominy River borders the county to the south, the Pamunkey and York rivers border it to the north and east.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 13,462 people, 4,925 households, and 3,895 families residing in the county. The population density was 25/km² (64/mi²). There were 5,203 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (25/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 80.26% White, 16.20% Black or African American, 1.29% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,925 households out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.60% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.90% were non-families. 16.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 32.00% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $53,595, and the median income for a family was $60,678. Males had a median income of $40,005 versus $28,894 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,893. 4.90% of the population and 3.40% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.40% are under the age of 18 and 7.00% are 65 or older.

Communities and towns

There are no incorporated towns in New Kent County. Unincorporated towns and communities include:

Transportation

Highways

  • Interstate 64 traverses the county, with four exits (205, 211, 214 and 220), roughly paralleling U.S. 60.
  • Major state highways include State Routes 30, 33, 106, 155, and 249.

Railroads

The county is crossed by the railroad tracks of CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, but has no passenger rail stations. The nearest Amtrak service is at stations in Williamsburg and Richmond.

Air

New Kent Airport in the county's western end near Quinton is a General Aviation facility. Commercial passenger air service and cargo services are offered at Richmond International Airport, which is located in adjacent Henrico County, about 10 miles west of Bottoms Bridge.

Attractions

Colonial Downs is Virginia's Premier Thoroughbred and Standardbred horse racing facility.

Notable Residents

External links

References

1. ^ 100 Fastest Growing Counties. U.S. Census Bureau.
2. ^ (1967) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Marquis Who's Who. 


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New Kent is an unincorporated community located in New Kent County, Virginia (USA). It is the county seatGR6 of New Kent County.

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New Kent is an unincorporated community located in New Kent County, Virginia (USA). It is the county seatGR6 of New Kent County.

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York County is a county located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States.

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Kent

Geography
Status Ceremonial & (smaller) Non-metropolitan county
Region South East England
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Dieu et mon droit   (French)
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Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (June 2, 1731 – May 22, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington is considered as the first First Lady of the United States.
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Letitia Christian Tyler, born Letitia Christian (November 12, 1790 – September 10, 1842), first wife of John Tyler, was First Lady of the United States from 1841 until her death.
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The Chickahominy are a tribe of Native Americans who primarily live in Charles City and New Kent counties in the Greater Richmond-Petersburg area in the U.S. state of Virginia.

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Charles City County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, "Commonwealth" — of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 6,926. Its county seat is Charles City.
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