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The City of Kinston had a population of 19,505 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Kinston is located at latitude 35.2627 and longitude -77.5816 in Lenoir County. The formal boundaries for the City of Kinston encompass a land area of 18.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.18 sq. miles. Lenoir County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Kinston has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Kinston is located within Township of Kinston, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lenoir County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,505 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,067 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 49 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $36,878 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,087 |
| Median Home Value | $119,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,599 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,783 (35.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,108 (48.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,708 (16.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,891 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Family Households | 4,540 (51.1%) |
The table below compares Kinston to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 53 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 212 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 703 | 10th |
| Per Capita Income | # 462 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 308 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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