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Kingston

Ohio · 1,236 residents (2025 est.) · 0.37 sq mi
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Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,357. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 329 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,200. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
−32%since 2000
from 1,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,900 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 2,789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+27%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,236 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6448221,0001K1K1990201020202024Kingston
2024703
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,357
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,636 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,443
+57%since 2000
from $19,343 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+5%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.9%
+47.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+57%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,014)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(653)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(18)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other4.3%(30)
Diversity Score16.8%(118)
Diversity Score
17
+532%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Ohio?

Kingston, Ohio has about 703 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Ohio?

The typical household in Kingston, Ohio earns about $40,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Ohio expensive?

In Kingston, Ohio, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Ohio?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Ohio?

About 26.3% of people in Kingston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 455 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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