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Kingston

Ohio · 1,262 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,500. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,262
+22%since 2000
from 1,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,411 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 2,789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+8%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6448221,0001K1K1990201020202024Kingston
2024703
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,565
+32%since 2000
from $19,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,206)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score7.1%(89)
Diversity Score
7
+165%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Ohio?

Kingston, Ohio has about 1,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Ohio?

The typical household in Kingston, Ohio earns about $36,500 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 $99,200, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Ohio?

About 14.6% 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 13.0% of people in Kingston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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