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 264 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2627,-77.5816 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Capital city | Kinston is capital of Lenoir County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1762 (264 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:19:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 413 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kinston is located at 35°15'46"N 77°34'54"W (35.2626600, -77.5816400).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 1 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Lions Water Adventure
2602 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504, United States View details
Phone: +12526993009 | Website available
2Neuseway Nature Park
401 W Caswell St, Kinston, NC 28504, United States View details
Phone: +12529393302 | Website available
3Kinston Rotary Dog Park
Kinston, NC 28504, United States View details
4Community Council for the Arts
400 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501, United States View details
Phone: +12525272517 | Website available
5Ellis Planetarium, Health & Science Museum
403 W Caswell St, Kinston, NC 28501, United States View details
Phone: +12529393302 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Kinston
1City of Kinston
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 View details
Phone: +12529393110 | Website available
2city hall
3400 Ferrell Rd, Kinston, NC 28501 View details
3Kinston Fire Station-City Hall
131 S Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501 View details
4Kinston Taxes & Licenses
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 View details
Phone: +12529393140 | Website available
5Kinston Finance Department
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 View details
Phone: +12529393130 | Website available
6Kinston City Mayor
207 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501 View details
Phone: +12529393115 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kinston, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198817 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston (NC) | 28502-0188 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kinston, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kinston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kinston Post Office | Kinston (NC) | 28501 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- 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