State
County
Land Area (mi²)
18.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,089.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.01%
Growth Since 2010
-7.57%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Kinston, North Carolina Population 2021
20,035
Kinston is a city located in Lenoir County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 20,035, it is the 46th largest city in North Carolina and the 1851st largest city in the United States . Kinston is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -7.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,677 in 2010. Kinston reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 19 miles, Kinston has a population density of 1,090 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Kinston, North Carolina is 20,035 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,041.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 21,677.
Kinston, North Carolina Population 2021
2020 and 2021 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% |
Kinston Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Kinston Population by Race
Kinston Population Pyramid $2021
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Kinston Population by Age
Kinston Households and Families
| 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
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Kinston Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Kinston Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kinston Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Kinston Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,989
Average Earnings
$31,552
Average Male
$24,323
Average Female
Kinston Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kinston Language by Age
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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 Language
Kinston Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 White, with 13.11% 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 Poverty
Kinston Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Kinston Marital Status
Kinston Veterans by War
Kinston Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Kinston Veterans by Education
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11.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kinston Veterans by Education
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51.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
Kinston Employment by Age
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Kinston Employment by Race
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Kinston Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Kinston Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |