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Kinston

Alabama · 540 residents · 4.892 sq mi
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Kinston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
−10%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4055126197268331990201020202024Kinston
2024704
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,583
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,395
+4%since 2000
from $14,738 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+54%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(561)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(11)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(511)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other3.7%(20)
Diversity Score12.9%(70)
Diversity Score
13
+634%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinston, Alabama?

Kinston, Alabama has about 540 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kinston, Alabama?

The typical household in Kinston, Alabama earns about $24,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kinston, Alabama expensive?

In Kinston, Alabama, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Kinston, Alabama?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kinston, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kinston, Alabama?

About 28.9% of people in Kinston, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinston, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinston, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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