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Kingston

New York · 23,893 residents · 7.482 sq mi
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Kingston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,893
+2%since 2000
from 23,456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,193 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,098
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,368
+31%since 2000
from $18,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,700
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(16,065)
Black13.5%(3,214)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(3,203)
Asian1.8%(426)
Other3.9%(925)
Diversity Score63.4%(15,159)
Diversity Score
63
+45%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, New York?

Kingston, New York has about 23,893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kingston, New York earns about $46,098 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 $195,700, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, New York?

About 22.8% 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 14.6% of people in Kingston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 798 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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