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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kingston

Illinois · 980 residents · 0.984 sq mi
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Kingston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,179. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $126,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

980
+72%since 1990
from 570 in 1990
1990 – 2025
996 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 579 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
−1%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4917289661K1K1990201020202024Kingston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,179
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,889 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,432
+93%since 1990
from $11,078 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$126,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$617
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $367 in 1990
US average: $602
83.5%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
16.5% rent
2.3
+17%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(121)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score49.3%(281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(907)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(64)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score16.1%(157)
16
−67%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+25.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Illinois?

Kingston, Illinois has about 980 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Illinois?

The typical household in Kingston, Illinois earns about $55,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Illinois expensive?

In Kingston, Illinois, the median home is worth about $126,300, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Illinois?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Illinois?

About 4.8% of people in Kingston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 410 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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