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Kingston

Missouri · 290 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,000. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
+1%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
559 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332642963273591990201020202024Kingston
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,643
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,266
+88%since 2000
from $11,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+74%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(226)
Black14.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(114)
Diversity Score
39
+2156%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Missouri?

Kingston, Missouri has about 290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Missouri?

The typical household in Kingston, Missouri earns about $29,643 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Missouri?

About 9.4% 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 16.5% 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 24 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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