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Population Review

Kinston city, NC — Population & Demographics

Kinston city, NC has a population of 19,576. The median household income is $35,250 and the median age is 42.9.

19,576

Population

$35,250

Median Income

$108,300

Median Home Value

42.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White24.8%
Black or African American65.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$35,250

Median Household Income

$27,843

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$108,300

Median Home Value

$822

Median Rent

42.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.2%

High School+

16.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

79.6%

Public Transit

2.1%

Work From Home

20.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.1%

Foreign Born

95.6%

Non-English at Home

9.9%

Veterans

28.8%

With Disability

90.9%

Health Insurance

87.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management30.7%
Manufacturing19.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.7%
Construction6.6%
Public Administration6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.0%
Retail Trade4.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate4.4%
Information3.2%
Agriculture & Mining1.0%
Transportation & Warehousing0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Kinston city, NC has a population of 19,576 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Kinston city, NC is $35,250, with 22.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Kinston city, NC is $108,300, with median rent at $822.

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