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Missouri · 294 residents (2025 est.) · 0.519 sq mi
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Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−6%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+18%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:294 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2332642963273591990201020202024Kingston
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,742
+66%since 2000
from $11,867 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−14%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+59%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(283)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(215)
Black12.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(20)
Diversity Score43.6%(118)
Diversity Score
44
+2396%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
30.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Missouri?

Kingston, Missouri has about 271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Missouri?

The typical household in Kingston, Missouri earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Missouri expensive?

In Kingston, Missouri, the median home is worth about $102,500, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Missouri?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Missouri?

About 15.8% of people in Kingston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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