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Crime in Kinston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kinston. Key points include:
There were 1,143 total crimes in Kinston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kinston is 5,922.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kinston is 958.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kinston is 4,964.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kinston is 179.48% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Kinston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kinston / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,143 | 5,922.9 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 185 | 958.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 20.7 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 82.9 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 150 | 777.3 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 958 | 4,964.2 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 192 | 994.9 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 719 | 3,725.8 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 47 | 243.5 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kinston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kinston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kinston is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kinston is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Kinston is $148,090.
The median income in Kinston is $36,878.
Kinston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kinston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kinston | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kinston, NC Weather
The average high in Kinston is 72.9° and the average low is 50.3°.
There are 74.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.1 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kinston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kinston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kinston
The current population in Kinston is 19,505. The population has decreased 11.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,505 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 19,576 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 19,704 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 19,888 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 20,173 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 20,398 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 20,659 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 21,004 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 21,393 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 21,540 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 21,589 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 21,693 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 21,746 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 21,835 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 21,998 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kinston
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Kinston is:
22.7% White with 4,422 White residents.
67.5% African American with 13,170 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 286 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 83 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 868 Two Or More residents.
3.2% Hispanic with 624 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kinston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.7% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 67.5% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kinston
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Kinston is 54.0% female with 10,542 female residents.
Kinston is 46.0% male with 8,963 male residents.
| Gender | Kinston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kinston for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Kinston completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Kinston completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Kinston completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Kinston completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Kinston completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Kinston completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Kinston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Kinston completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kinston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kinston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kinston, North Carolina
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10.3% of households in Kinston earn Less than $10,000.
8.6% of households in Kinston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Kinston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.6% of households in Kinston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.3% of households in Kinston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.1% of households in Kinston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Kinston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.2% of households in Kinston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Kinston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Kinston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kinston | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.2% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
