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Kinston, NC · 1 counties · 59,648 residents · 399.087 sq mi
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Kinston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,191. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

59,648
+4%since 1990
from 57,274 in 1990
1990 – 2025
149 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 144 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+9%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
54K56K57K59K60K1990201020202024Kinston
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,191
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,207 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,744
+57%since 1990
from $10,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
33.0% rent
2.2
−10%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(34,288)
Black39.5%(22,595)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(398)
Asian0.2%(120)
Diversity Score61.6%(35,292)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(33,075)
Black40.3%(24,016)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,891)
Asian0.3%(199)
Diversity Score65.2%(38,916)
65
+6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinston, NC?

Kinston, NC has about 59,648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kinston, NC?

The typical household in Kinston, NC earns about $31,191 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kinston, NC expensive?

In Kinston, NC, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Kinston, NC?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kinston, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kinston, NC?

About 16.6% of people in Kinston, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinston, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinston, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,374 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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