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Kingston

New Jersey · 1,581 residents · 1.874 sq mi
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Kingston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,716. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $306,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,581
+22%since 2000
from 1,292 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
844 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kingston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,716
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,929
+68%since 2000
from $34,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $903 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(875)
Black6.7%(106)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(207)
Asian20.4%(322)
Other1%(16)
Diversity Score75.4%(1,193)
Diversity Score
75
+24%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
29.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, New Jersey?

Kingston, New Jersey has about 1,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kingston, New Jersey earns about $59,716 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 $306,300, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, New Jersey?

About 74.9% 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 2.3% 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 618 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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