Kinston, NC
Living in Kinston
Bikeability17
Walkability38
Commute96
Public Transit21
Affordability95
Public Safety22
Airports4
Hospitals30
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation-1.6k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black66%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$460Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas6%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kinston
United States45
North Carolina20
Lenoir County73
Property Crime in Kinston
United States48
North Carolina30
Lenoir County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kinston
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding33
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kinston, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kinston, NC
Arendell Parrott Academy
3 miles, N
Bethel Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Mt Calvary Christian Academy
10 miles, N
Swift Creek Mennonite School
18 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Kinston, NC
East Carolina University
26 miles, NE
University of Mount Olive
27 miles, W
Barton College
36 miles, NW
North Carolina Wesleyan College
52 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kinston, NC
Unc Lenoir Health Care
1 miles, NE
Wayne Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW
Vidant Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Cherry Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Kinston, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
28 miles, NE
Albert J Ellis Airport
31 miles, S
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
34 miles, SE
Wilmington International Airport
72 miles, S