Kinston, North Carolina Population 2022
Kinston is a city located in Lenoir County North Carolina. Kinston has a 2020 population of 20,032. Kinston is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -7.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,729 in 2010.
The average household income in Kinston is $57,840 with a poverty rate of 27.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $703 per month, and the median house value is $101,800. The median age in Kinston is 45.3 years, 40.6 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
Kinston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kinstonwas:
- Black or African American: 66.18%
- White: 28.98%
- Two or more races: 3.25%
- Asian: 1.10%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Other race: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,867 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 55,908 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 55,949 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 55,990 | -632 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 56,622 | -618 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 57,240 | -741 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 57,981 | -274 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 58,255 | -477 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 58,732 | -382 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 59,114 | -297 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 59,411 | -77 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 59,488 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,499 | 66.18% |
| White | 5,911 | 28.98% |
| Two or More Races | 663 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 225 | 1.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 81 | 0.40% |
| Some Other Race | 19 | 0.09% |
Kinston Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,901 | 2.19 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 3,851 | 1.11 | 35.2 |
| Married | 2,668 | 2.93 | 68.1 |
| Female | 2,036 | 3.19 | 22 |
| Male | 346 | 2.49 | 42.2 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 875 | 6.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,005 | 14.21% |
| High School Graduate | 4,521 | 32.04% |
| Some College | 2,923 | 20.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,304 | 9.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,524 | 10.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 957 | 6.78% |
Kinston Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,994 | 6,862 | 1,042 |
| White | 4,398 | 3,878 | 1,365 |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 261 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 275 | 212 | 11 |
| Asian | 168 | 49 | |
| Native American | 77 | 52 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 32.47%.
$26,989
Average Earnings
$31,552
Average Male
$24,323
Average Female
Kinston Language by Age
Kinston Language
96.71% of Kinston residents speak only English, while 3.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
Kinston Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,103 | 4,356 | 33.24% |
| White | 5,330 | 699 | 13.11% |
| Multiple | 657 | 228 | 34.70% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 219 | 65.57% |
| Native | 75 | 33 | 44.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
27.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.08%
Male Poverty Rate
30.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kinston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kinston is Hispanic, with 65.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kinston is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.77%.
Kinston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Kinston Married by Age and Sex
Kinston 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 55-64.
Kinston Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 895 | 8.70% |
| White | 556 | 11.23% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 21.71% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 8.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 6.49% |
Kinston Veterans by Education
11.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
15.4%
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
77.26%
Born in Kinston
97.33%
Native Born
2.67%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.33% of Kinston residents were born in the United States, with 77.26% having been born in North Carolina. 0.93% 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 | 20,032 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 20,035 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 20,038 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 20,041 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 20,044 | -292 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 20,336 | -227 | -1.10% |
| 2016 | 20,563 | -481 | -2.29% |
| 2015 | 21,044 | -87 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 21,131 | -209 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 21,340 | -205 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 21,545 | -105 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 21,650 | -79 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 21,729 | -1,959 | -0.86% |
| 2000 | 23,688 | -1,607 | -0.65% |
| 1990 | 25,295 | 61 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 25,234 | 2,214 | 0.92% |
| 1970 | 23,020 | -1,799 | -0.75% |
| 1960 | 24,819 | 6,483 | 3.07% |
| 1950 | 18,336 | 2,948 | 1.77% |
| 1940 | 15,388 | 4,026 | 3.08% |
| 1930 | 11,362 | 1,591 | 1.52% |
| 1920 | 9,771 | 2,776 | 3.40% |
| 1910 | 6,995 | 2,889 | 5.47% |
| 1900 | 4,106 | 0.00% |