Time Zone: New Kent County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of New Kent is the Seat for New Kent County.
New Kent County was founded in 1654.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> New Kent had a population of 18,112 people. This is an increase of 34.54% since the last Census (which gave a population of 13,462 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, New Kent represented 0.19% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 70th most populous county (out of 134 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 18,429 | +36.9% | +1.75% since 2009 |
2009 | 18,112 | +34.54% | +2.15% since 2008 |
2008 | 17,731 | +31.71% | +2.82% since 2007 |
2007 | 17,245 | +28.1% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 13,462 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the New Kent County Census Page for New Kent County. .
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