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Kingstown

North Carolina · 845 residents · 1.76 sq mi
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Kingstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,054. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 190 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
845
−18%since 1990
from 1,035 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 588 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.8
+12%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3165127089041K1990201020202024Kingstown
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,054
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,836 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,956
+31%since 1990
from $9,109 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $394 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+45%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(55)
Black94.7%(980)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(37)
Black92.5%(782)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian1.2%(10)
Diversity Score16.6%(141)
Diversity Score
17
+32%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
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 Kingstown, North Carolina?

Kingstown, North Carolina has about 845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kingstown, North Carolina?

The typical household in Kingstown, North Carolina earns about $32,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingstown, North Carolina expensive?

In Kingstown, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $63,400, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Kingstown, North Carolina?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kingstown, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingstown, North Carolina?

About 17.8% of people in Kingstown, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingstown, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingstown, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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