In 2023, Kinston, NC had a population of 54.9k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $44,795. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kinston, NC declined from 55,071 to 54,917, a −0.28% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,063 to $44,795, a 4.02% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kinston, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.4%), Other (Hispanic) (3.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%), and White (Hispanic) (2.57%).
None of the households in Kinston, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
97.2% of the residents in Kinston, NC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Kinston, NC are Lenoir Community College (986 degrees awarded in 2022).
In 2023, the median property value in Kinston, NC was $111,400, and the homeownership rate was 59.3%.
Most people in Kinston, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Kinston, NC was 2 cars per household.
Kinston, NC borders Goldsboro, NC, Greenville, NC, and New Bern, NC.
