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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kingston

Massachusetts · 5,380 residents · 4.811 sq mi
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Kingston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,607. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $173,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,380
+13%since 1990
from 4,774 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 992 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.3
+13%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Kingston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,607
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,409 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,425
+30%since 1990
from $17,184 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $143,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $672 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−4%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,669)
Black1.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score5.9%(282)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,173)
Black1.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian0.6%(30)
Diversity Score6%(322)
Diversity Score
6
+1%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Massachusetts?

Kingston, Massachusetts has about 5,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Kingston, Massachusetts earns about $48,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Kingston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $173,800, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Massachusetts?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Massachusetts?

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

Has Kingston, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 606 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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