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Kingston

Georgia · 637 residents · 1.259 sq mi
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Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,969. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,200. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
637
−3%since 2000
from 659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+15%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4405917428921K1990201020202024Kingston
2024993
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,969
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,243
−17%since 2000
from $18,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(428)
Black29.8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(349)
Diversity Score
55
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Georgia?

Kingston, Georgia has about 637 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Georgia?

The typical household in Kingston, Georgia earns about $32,969 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 $96,200, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Georgia?

About 4.3% 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 33.2% of people in Kingston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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