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Kingston

New Jersey · 1,493 residents · 1.874 sq mi
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Kingston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,848. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $374,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,493
+16%since 2000
from 1,292 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
797 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kingston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,848
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,962 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,987
+25%since 2000
from $34,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,445
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $903 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+73%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(874)
Black8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(151)
Asian10.1%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(784)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,053)
Black5.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(145)
Asian12.5%(186)
Other1.9%(28)
Diversity Score59.4%(886)
Diversity Score
59
−2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
35.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
34.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, New Jersey?

Kingston, New Jersey has about 1,493 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kingston, New Jersey earns about $60,848 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 $374,000, and the typical rent is about $1,445 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, New Jersey?

About 58.7% 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 12.6% 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 530 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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