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Kingston

Illinois · 1,108 residents · 0.984 sq mi
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Kingston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $164,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
+13%since 2000
from 980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 996 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+24%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4917289661K1K1990201020202024Kingston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,375
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,270
+41%since 2000
from $21,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(907)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(64)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(157)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(924)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(121)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6%(66)
Diversity Score38.2%(424)
Diversity Score
38
+138%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 81.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Illinois?

Kingston, Illinois has about 1,108 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Illinois?

The typical household in Kingston, Illinois earns about $84,375 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 $164,600, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Illinois?

About 13.4% 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 5.8% 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 538 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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