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
| White | 24.8% |
| Black or African American | 65.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 30.7% |
| Manufacturing | 19.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.0% |
| Retail Trade | 4.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.4% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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.