Kinston Population

2010–2026

610

2026 projection

4.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Kinston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026610+40.66%
2025606+50.83%
2024601+40.67%
2023597+71.19%
2022590+30.51%
2021587+30.51%
2020584+335.99%
2019551+20.36%
2018549+10.18%
2017548+71.29%

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Kinston Demographics

50.5median age

Median age

Female52.5 yrs
Male37.3 yrs

Adults

611
122 seniors · 20%489 other adults

Sex

Female 46.4% · 327Male 53.6% · 377

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 7 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Kinston Income

$43,036median household income

Median household income

$43,036

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$27,188

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.6%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Kinston Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%32%53%
Never married31%38%24%
Divorced16%25%7%
Widowed10%4%15%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201