Census ACS · #580 μSA
Kinston Metro Area
The Kinston, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 54,917 residents. The median household income is $44,795 and the median home value is $111,400.
54,917
Population
138
People / sq mi
$44,795
Median Income
$111,400
Median Home Value
The Kinston CBSA covers 399 sq mi of land at 137.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.6% |
| Black or African American | 39.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$44,795
Median Household Income
$28,409
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$111,400
Median Home Value
$814
Median Rent
59.3%
Homeownership
Education
82.5%
High School+
15.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
2.9%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
18.7%
Foreign Born
Kinston spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Kinston, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 54,917 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #580 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Kinston metro area is $44,795, with a per capita income of $28,409.
The Kinston, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Kinston, Nc CBSA (28820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.