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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kingston

New York · 23,095 residents · 7.482 sq mi
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Kingston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,095
−2%vs 2000
vs 23,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,087 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 3,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,133
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,594 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,341
−23%vs 2000
vs $18,662 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$95,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$514
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $576 in 2000
US average: $450
49.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.2% in 2000
50.3% rent
3.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(18,076)
Black12%(2,820)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,516)
Asian1.5%(356)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(10,252)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(20,188)
Black10.2%(2,345)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(557)
Asian1.2%(273)
Other1.3%(289)
Diversity Score32.6%(7,529)
33
−25%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.2%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, New York?

Kingston, New York has about 23,095 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Kingston, New York earns about $29,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, New York expensive?

In Kingston, New York, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, New York?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, New York?

About 11.8% of people in 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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