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East Kingston

New York · 277 residents · 0.674 sq mi
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East Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−3%since 2000
from 285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
411 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1673234786337892000201020202024East Kingston
2024227
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,919
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,718
−31%since 2000
from $22,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,138
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(222)
Black6.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(20)
Asian2.2%(6)
Other19.7%(54)
Diversity Score60.1%(167)
Diversity Score
60
+193%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Kingston, New York?

East Kingston, New York has about 277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Kingston, New York earns about $31,919 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 typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in East Kingston, New York?

About 16.8% 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 30.3% 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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