Kinston
City in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, with 19,900 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jackson Heights, 4.2 miles SW.
- 19,900residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.3 km²
- 1,089 / sq mipopulation density
- 28504ZIP code
About Kinston
Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 19,900 as of the 2020 census. It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791. Kinston is located in the coastal plains region of eastern North Carolina.
In 2009, Kinston won the All-America City Award. This marks the second time in 21 years the city has won the title.
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Living in Kinston
- Median household income
- $36,878
- Median home value
- $119,300
- Median rent
- $867/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Kinston had 19,900 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,900 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,089 per sq mi (420 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kinston at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lenoir County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,900 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.28 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2751° N, 77.5934° W |
| ZIP code | 28504 |
| Official website | ci.kinston.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3735920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kinston
- Jackson Heights4.2 mi SW
- Graingers5.7 mi NE
- Dover9.9 mi SE
- Hookerton10.2 mi N
- Grifton11.2 mi NE
- La Grange11.3 mi W
- Deep Run11.6 mi SW
- Snow Hill13.0 mi N
- Maury14.1 mi N
- Seven Springs14.6 mi W
- Walnut Creek16.0 mi W
- Cove City16.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kinston
What county is Kinston in?
Kinston is in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Kinston, NC?
19,900 people lived in Kinston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kinston, NC?
The ZIP code of Kinston is 28504.
What is the elevation of Kinston?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kinston?
Jackson Heights (4.2 mi), Graingers (5.7 mi), Dover (9.9 mi), Hookerton (10.2 mi), Grifton (11.2 mi).
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