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New Kent CountyVirginia

New Kent County is in Virginia with its seat in New Kent. It was formed in 1654 and covers 210 square miles.

  • Founded1654
  • County seatNew Kent
  • Named forKent, England
  • Land area210 sq mi + 14 sq mi water
  • Population22,945 2020 Census
  • Parcels mapped18,850 checked 15 October 2026
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Charles CityKing WilliamKing and QueenJames CityHenricoHanover New Kent Census outline · seat marked

Where it is

New Kent on the map of Virginia

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History

Founded in 1654

An old deed may name a county that no longer exists, or a boundary that has since moved.

New Kent County was created from York County in 1654 and named after Kent. In 1691, King and Queen County was created from New Kent, and in 1721, Hanover County was established from its territory. In 1767, New Kent exchanged territory with James City County.

Boundary changes from the Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

  1. c. 1654
    New Kent County created New Kent created from York.
    from York
    · Hening, 1:387n., 388; Robinson, 62
  2. 1691
    Lost territory New Kent lost to creation of King and Queen.
    to King and Queen
    · Hening, 3:94-95; Robinson, 57
  3. 1721
    Lost territory New Kent lost to creation of Hanover.
    to Hanover
    · Winfree, 198-199
  4. 1767
    Exchanged territory New Kent exchanged with James City.
    with James City
    · Hening, 8:208-210
  5. 1950
    Boundary clarified Boundary between New Kent and Henrico clarified (no change).
    with Henricono change
    · Va. Acts 1950, ch. 155, sec. 1/pp. 226-227

Land and parcels

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People and land

New Kent by the Census

Population
22,945 2020 Census count
Housing units
9,059 2020 Census count
Land area
210 square miles
Water area
14 square miles
People per sq mi
109 population ÷ land area

Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Census; US Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer Files. Not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Rules and offices

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Questions

Common questions about New Kent County

When was New Kent County founded?
New Kent County was founded in 1654, and named after Kent, England.
What is the county seat of New Kent County?
The county seat of New Kent County is New Kent.
Is there an online parcel map for New Kent County?
Yes. Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN), Virginia Department of Emergency Management publishes a parcel map of 18,850 parcels, rated good enough here. You can click any parcel on it in Parcel Chart's free map, no sign-in needed.
Has New Kent County's boundary or name changed?
New Kent County was created in 1654. Since then the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries records 3 later changes, chiefly involving Hanover County, James City and King and Queen County.
Is my lot in a flood zone?
We do not have flood maps for New Kent County yet. Look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, which shows the effective flood map for any lot.

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