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Kingston

Oklahoma · 1,601 residents · 2.194 sq mi
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Kingston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,515. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,100. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,601
+15%since 2000
from 1,390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,515
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,882
+9%since 2000
from $11,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(1,075)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(61)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(185)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(1,138)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.9%(319)
Diversity Score51.9%(831)
Diversity Score
52
+291%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Oklahoma?

Kingston, Oklahoma has about 1,601 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Kingston, Oklahoma earns about $35,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Oklahoma expensive?

In Kingston, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $59,100, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Oklahoma?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Oklahoma?

About 23.8% of people in Kingston, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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