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Kinston

Alabama · 580 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 $37,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−4%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4055126197268331990201020202024Kinston
2024704
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,854
+8%since 2000
from $14,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(536)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other4.1%(24)
Diversity Score15.2%(88)
Diversity Score
15
+766%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
41.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinston, Alabama?

Kinston, Alabama has about 580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kinston, Alabama?

The typical household in Kinston, Alabama earns about $37,500 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 $69,200, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Kinston, Alabama?

About 11.1% 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 29.1% of people in Kinston, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinston, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinston, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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