KINSTON, NC  28501

Total Population: 18,112

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Median Home Value

$78,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$33,823

Across all households

Median Age

39.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)62.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)26.0%
Two or More Races5.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.0%

65 Years and Over

20.6%

Male

46.7%

Female

53.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

10.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$33,823

Mean Household Income

$52,936

Per Capita Income

$27,205

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

38.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$78,600

Median Rent

$717/mo

Total Housing Units

9,896

Owner-Occupied

48.8%

Renter-Occupied

51.2%

Vacancy Rate

20.9%

Married Couple Households

23.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

45.2%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

74.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28501.