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Kingston

Pennsylvania · 13,349 residents · 2.146 sq mi
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Kingston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,888. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $126,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,349
−4%since 2000
from 13,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,220 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 6,456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
−5%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,888
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,680
+54%since 2000
from $20,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−9%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(13,351)
Black0.7%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(111)
Asian1.5%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(1,048)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(10,718)
Black6.6%(885)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(841)
Asian2.5%(339)
Other2.7%(364)
Diversity Score40.7%(5,429)
Diversity Score
41
+438%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Pennsylvania?

Kingston, Pennsylvania has about 13,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kingston, Pennsylvania earns about $49,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kingston, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,900, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Pennsylvania?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Pennsylvania?

About 15.1% of people in Kingston, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,158 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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