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Kingston

Rhode Island · 7,825 residents · 1.557 sq mi
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Kingston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,344. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,100. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,825
+44%since 2000
from 5,446 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,026 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 3,498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
19.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Kingston
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,344
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,228
+39%since 2000
from $10,952 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,545
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+8%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(4,586)
Black3.1%(168)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(250)
Asian4.6%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(1,581)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,168)
Black4.9%(385)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(683)
Asian4.7%(368)
Other2.4%(189)
Diversity Score45.1%(3,528)
Diversity Score
45
+55%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingston, Rhode Island?

Kingston, Rhode Island has about 7,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingston, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Kingston, Rhode Island earns about $112,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingston, Rhode Island expensive?

In Kingston, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $372,100, and the typical rent is about $1,545 a month.

How educated are people in Kingston, Rhode Island?

About 67.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kingston, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingston, Rhode Island?

About 3.2% of people in Kingston, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingston, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingston, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,321 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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