Kingston, RI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Kingston, Rhode Island Summary
Life in Kingston research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Kingston over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kingston:
The population in Kingston is 6,560.
The median home value in Kingston is $570,961.
The median income in Kingston is $108,056.
The cost of living in Kingston is 124 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The unemployment rate in Kingston is 11.0%.
The poverty rate in Kingston is 3.4%.
The average high in Kingston is 59.1° and the average low is 41.5°.
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Kingston, RI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Kingston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kingston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Rhode Island. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kingston is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kingston is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kingston is $570,961.
The median income in Kingston is $108,056.
Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kingston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kingston | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 158 | 116 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 118 | 100 | |
Kingston, RI Weather
The average high in Kingston is 59.1° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 80.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.4 inches of precipitation each year with 30.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.5 |
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Kingston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kingston
The current population in Kingston is 6,560. The population has increased 7.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,560 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 6,789 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 6,983 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 6,891 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,969 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 7,136 | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 6,869 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 6,709 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 6,342 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 6,126 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kingston
Kingston is:
81.1% White with 5,317 White residents.
4.3% African American with 281 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 160 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 319 Two Or More residents.
6.3% Hispanic with 413 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 69.8% | 58.9% |
| African American | 4.3% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 16.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Kingston
Kingston is 55.4% female with 3,633 female residents.
Kingston is 44.6% male with 2,927 male residents.
| Gender | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kingston for adults over 25
0.0% of adults in Kingston completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Kingston completed 9-12th grade.
6.0% of adults in Kingston completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Kingston completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Kingston completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Kingston completed bachelor's degree.
38.0% of adults in Kingston completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Kingston completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Kingston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 6.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 38.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kingston, Rhode Island
0.0% of households in Kingston earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Kingston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Kingston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Kingston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.7% of households in Kingston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
25.8% of households in Kingston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Kingston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
35.6% of households in Kingston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.3% of households in Kingston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.7% of households in Kingston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.0% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.7% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.8% | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 35.6% | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
