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Kingston, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Kingston, New York is 23,942 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $65,413, the median home value is $277,900, and the median age is 36.8.

The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (23,814 → 23,748).

23,942

Population

3200

People / sq mi

$65,413

Median Income

$277,900

Median Home Value

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Kingston covers 7.5 sq mi of land at 3200 people per square mile.

About Kingston, NY

Homeownership is the standout figure in Kingston: 48.5% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Kingston is a city in New York with a population of 23,942.

The typical household here earns about $65,413, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $277,900, with typical rent around $1,323.

Roughly 31.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 13.9% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Kingston city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Kingston city had a population of 23,814 in 2010 and 23,748 in 2024, a -0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,149 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.

2021 · 24K20102024
Kingston city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

23,748

Population (2024)

23,814

Population (2010)

24,149

Peak (2021)

-0.01%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201023,814
201123,752
201223,682
201323,593
201423,543
201523,358
201623,159
201723,040
201822,950
201922,793
202023,981
202124,149
202223,864
202323,816
202423,748

Race & Ethnicity

White63.5%
Black or African American14.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$65,413

Median Household Income

$39,199

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$277,900

Median Home Value

$1,323

Median Rent

48.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.8%

High School+

31.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.8%

Drive Alone

71.2%

Public Transit

13.9%

Work From Home

23.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.1%

Foreign Born

81.6%

Non-English at Home

3.6%

Veterans

15.6%

With Disability

91.4%

Health Insurance

92.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.7%
Construction7.9%
Retail Trade5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Manufacturing5.1%
Information4.7%
Public Administration4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing3.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kingston, New York has a population of 23,942 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Kingston, New York is $65,413, with 14.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Kingston, New York is $277,900, with median monthly rent at $1,323 and a homeownership rate of 48.5%.

The median age in Kingston, New York is 36.8 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (23,814 → 23,748).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.