New Kent is a tiny town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 739 people and two associated neighborhoods, New Kent is the 313th largest community in Virginia. New Kent has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in New Kent, where the median household income is $161,572.00.

A relatively large number of people in New Kent telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.81% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

New Kent is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, New Kent’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In New Kent, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 39.32 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small town, New Kent doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of New Kent citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 22.06% of adults in New Kent have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in New Kent in 2022 was $68,850, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $275,400 for a family of four.

New Kent is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call New Kent home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of New Kent residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in New Kent include English, Italian, German, Irish, and Hungarian.

The most common language spoken in New Kent is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.