Kingston, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Kingston, Rhode Island Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,513
Unemployment
13.4%
Poverty
12.1%
Median Home
$355,900
Median Income
$96,775
Median Rent
$1,179
Kingston SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
9.5
Commute
9.5
Kingston, RI Cost Of Living
126
Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kingston | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 124 | 100 | |
Kingston, RI Photos
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Rankings for Kingston in Rhode Island
Map Of Kingston, RI
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Population over time in Kingston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,513 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 6,789 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 6,983 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 6,891 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 6,969 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 7,136 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 6,869 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 6,709 | 5.8% |
| 2011 | 6,342 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 6,126 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kingston
| Race | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.9% | 72.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 4.3% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.2% | 15.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Kingston
| Gender | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.0% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kingston for adults over 25
| Education | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kingston, Rhode Island
| Income | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.3% | 8.0% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.7% | 7.1% | 7.7% |
