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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kingston

New Jersey · 1,292 residents · 1.874 sq mi
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Kingston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,962. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $234,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,292
+34%since 1990
from 963 in 1990
1990 – 2024
689 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+12%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kingston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,962
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,139 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,457
+35%since 1990
from $25,470 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$234,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$903
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $716 in 1990
US average: $602
47.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
52.4% rent
3.6
−25%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(792)
Black7.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian7.9%(76)
Diversity Score42.5%(409)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(874)
Black8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(151)
Asian10.1%(130)
Diversity Score60.7%(784)
61
+43%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

67.1%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 94.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.7%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, New Jersey?

Kingston, New Jersey has about 1,292 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kingston, New Jersey?

The typical household in Kingston, New Jersey earns about $65,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, New Jersey expensive?

In Kingston, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $234,500, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, New Jersey?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, New Jersey?

About 1.0% of people in Kingston, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 329 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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