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Kingstown

North Carolina · 656 residents · 1.76 sq mi
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Kingstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 189 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,300. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−22%since 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+31%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3165127089041K1990201020202024Kingstown
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,133
+135%since 2000
from $11,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(37)
Black92.5%(782)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian1.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(56)
Black88.3%(579)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score24.3%(160)
Diversity Score
24
+46%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 24.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingstown, North Carolina?

Kingstown, North Carolina has about 656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kingstown, North Carolina earns about $31,875 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 $80,300, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Kingstown, North Carolina?

About 7.7% 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 12.4% 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 379 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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