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East Kingston

New York · 227 residents · 0.674 sq mi
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East Kingston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,194. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $186,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−20%since 2000
from 285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+27%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1673234786337892000201020202024East Kingston
2024227
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,194
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,351
+65%since 2000
from $22,657 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,700
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+181%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(259)
Black4.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(14)
Diversity Score54.6%(124)
Diversity Score
55
+165%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.9%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
Female
63.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Kingston, New York?

East Kingston, New York has about 227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Kingston, New York?

The typical household in East Kingston, New York earns about $68,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Kingston, New York expensive?

In East Kingston, New York, the median home is worth about $186,700.

How educated are people in East Kingston, New York?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Kingston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Kingston, New York?

About 17.2% of people in East Kingston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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