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Kingston

Georgia · 1,176 residents (2025 est.) · 1.259 sq mi
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Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,682. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $217,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
993
+51%since 2000
from 659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,176 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4405917428921K1990201020202024Kingston
2024993
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,682
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,124
+26%since 2000
from $18,319 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−11%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,000
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+82%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(450)
Black29.6%(195)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(362)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(549)
Black22.8%(226)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(104)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other10.9%(108)
Diversity Score77.5%(769)
Diversity Score
77
+41%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.7%
−53.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2013
from 59.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Georgia?

Kingston, Georgia has about 993 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Georgia?

The typical household in Kingston, Georgia earns about $52,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Georgia expensive?

In Kingston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $217,000, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Georgia?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Georgia?

About 17.2% of people in Kingston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 356 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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