Kingston, New York Population 2022
Kingston is a city located in Ulster County New York. Kingston has a 2020 population of 22,322. Kingston is currently declining at a rate of -0.70% annually and its population has decreased by -6.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,814 in 2010.
The average household income in Kingston is $67,276 with a poverty rate of 19.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,050 per month, and the median house value is $177,500. The median age in Kingston is 37.2 years, 36.1 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
Kingston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kingstonwas:
- White: 69.53%
- Black or African American: 15.63%
- Two or more races: 7.61%
- Other race: 3.71%
- Asian: 3.11%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 175,883 | -845 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 176,728 | -845 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 177,573 | -845 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 178,418 | -217 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 178,635 | -407 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 179,042 | -616 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 179,658 | -742 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 180,400 | -298 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 180,698 | -840 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 181,538 | -910 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 182,448 | 30 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 182,418 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,041 | 69.53% |
| Black or African American | 3,605 | 15.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1,755 | 7.61% |
| Some Other Race | 856 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 717 | 3.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 96 | 0.42% |
Kingston Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,088 | 2.46 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 4,047 | 1.25 | 32.3 |
| Married | 3,163 | 3.36 | 67.5 |
| Female | 1,231 | 3.39 | 32.1 |
| Male | 647 | 3.91 | 44.7 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 849 | 5.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,588 | 9.90% |
| High School Graduate | 5,162 | 32.19% |
| Some College | 2,812 | 17.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,323 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,276 | 14.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,025 | 12.63% |
Kingston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,089 | 9,838 | 3,575 |
| Black | 2,371 | 1,947 | 286 |
| Hispanic | 1,674 | 1,051 | 223 |
| 2+ Races | 770 | 694 | 49 |
| Asian | 486 | 387 | 211 |
| Other Race | 430 | 186 | 79 |
| Native American | 87 | 64 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.42%.
$33,820
Average Earnings
$35,833
Average Male
$31,951
Average Female
Kingston Language by Age
Kingston Language
83.01% of Kingston residents speak only English, while 16.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.39% of the population.
Kingston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,364 | 2,049 | 14.26% |
| Black | 3,521 | 1,119 | 31.78% |
| Hispanic | 3,383 | 1,064 | 31.45% |
| Multiple | 1,739 | 484 | 27.83% |
| Other | 211 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 699 | 68 | 9.73% |
| Native | 94 | 15 | 15.96% |
19.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.67%
Male Poverty Rate
21.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kingston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kingston is Black, with 31.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kingston is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.83%.
Kingston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Kingston Married by Age and Sex
Kingston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Kingston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 5.51% |
| Black | 197 | 7.42% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 2.05% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 2 | 2.13% |
Kingston Veterans by Education
11.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.93%
Born in Kingston
88.66%
Native Born
11.34%
Foreign Born
6.35%
Non Citizen
4.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.66% of Kingston residents were born in the United States, with 74.93% having been born in New York. 6.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22,322 | -157 | -0.70% |
| 2021 | 22,479 | -157 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 22,636 | -157 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 22,793 | -157 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 22,950 | -90 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 23,040 | -119 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 23,159 | -199 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 23,358 | -185 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 23,543 | -50 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 23,593 | -89 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 23,682 | -70 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 23,752 | -62 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 23,814 | 358 | 0.15% |
| 2000 | 23,456 | 361 | 0.16% |
| 1990 | 23,095 | -1,386 | -0.58% |
| 1980 | 24,481 | -1,063 | -0.42% |
| 1970 | 25,544 | -3,716 | -1.35% |
| 1960 | 29,260 | 443 | 0.15% |
| 1950 | 28,817 | 228 | 0.08% |
| 1940 | 28,589 | 501 | 0.18% |
| 1930 | 28,088 | 1,400 | 0.51% |
| 1920 | 26,688 | 780 | 0.30% |
| 1910 | 25,908 | 1,373 | 0.55% |
| 1900 | 24,535 | 3,274 | 1.44% |
| 1890 | 21,261 | 2,917 | 1.49% |
| 1880 | 18,344 | 12,029 | 11.25% |
| 1870 | 6,315 | 0.00% |