Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston: City in North Carolina, United States of America
About
Kinston is a city located in the county of Lenoir in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,677 and a population density of 451 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,849 inhabitants.
The city was created 262 years ago in 1761.
Quick Facts about Kinston
| Population : | 19,849 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Lenoir County |
| Postal code : | 28501–28504 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 48.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Capital city : | Kinston is capital of Lenoir County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1762 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:15:11 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 413 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kinston is located at 35°15'46"N 77°34'54"W (35.2626600, -77.5816400).
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Official website of Kinston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kinston decreased by 9.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,677 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,650 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,545 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,340 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,131 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,044 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,563 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,336 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,044 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,041 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,849 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,332 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,701 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,391 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,701 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 86.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 10.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 667 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,974 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,974 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,055 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $435 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $517 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 16 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,586 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,533 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,244 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,399 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 82,227 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,591 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,332 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,409 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 250 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,759 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 52,684 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 693 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 742 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 144 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 701 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 569 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,108.35 |
Best Things to Do in Kinston
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5 Ellis Planetarium, Health & Science Museum
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Other Places in Kinston
1 City of Kinston
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 ➦ Show Map
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2 Kinston Taxes & Licenses
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 ➦ Show Map
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3 Kinston Finance Department
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 ➦ Show Map
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4 Kinston City Mayor
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 ➦ Show Map
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5 city hall
3400 Ferrell Rd, Kinston, NC 28501 ➦ Show Map
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6 Kinston Fire Station-City Hall
131 S Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Kinston (43)
People born in Kinston, including actress, model, and producer Jaime Pressly, basketball player Jerry Stackhouse, swing and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist Tab Smith, .
List
- Charles Shackleford (American basketball player) he was born in 22/04/1966
- Jocelyn Brown (American musician) she was born in 25/11/1950
- Maceo Parker (American saxophonist and composer) he was born in 14/02/1943
- Cedric Maxwell (American basketball player) he was born in 21/11/1955
- Richard C. Gatlin (Confederate Army general) he was born in 18/01/1809
- Quinton Coples (American football defensive end) he was born in 22/06/1990
- Dwight Clark (American football player and executive (1957-2018)) he was born in 08/01/1957
- Mitchell Wiggins (American retired basketball player) he was born in 28/09/1959
- Christa Sauls (American actress) she was born in 15/04/1972
- Bob Northern (American jazz musician) he was born in 21/05/1934
- Carter Capps (Baseball player for the SD Padres) he was born in 07/08/1990
- Chris Hatcher (American baseball player (1985-)) he was born in 12/01/1985
- Ed Grady (American actor) he was born in 31/08/1923
- Michael J. Jenkins (basketball player) he was born in 06/09/1986
- Tony Dawson (American basketball player) he was born in 25/08/1967
- Charlie White (American baseball player) he was born in 12/08/1927
- Donna White (American college golfer, professional golfer, LPGA Tour member) she was born in 07/04/1954
- Eugene McDaniel (American naval aviator, recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 27/09/1931
Schools in Kinston
College & universities near Kinston, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198817 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston (NC) | 28502-0188 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kinston, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
Post offices near Kinston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kinston Post Office | Kinston (NC) | 28501 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Kinston , Alabama town with a population of 552 people.
Other cities in Lenoir County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lenoir County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Grange | 2,614 | Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States |
| Pink Hill | 511 | Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Kinston distances to largest North Carolina cities
