Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kingston, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,224

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.5%5,634

Black

3.7%232

Two or More

2.6%163

Asian

1.7%104

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%91

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%329

High School Diploma

32.7%1,459

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%451

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%482

Associate's Degree

7.3%326

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%452

Master's Degree

8.3%372

Professional Degree

3.6%161

Doctorate

1.9%85

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$220,000

Median Renti

$716

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.8%1,979

Renter-Occupied

22.2%564

Total Units

2,697

Homeownership

77.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%128

$50K–$100K

4.4%88

$100K–$150K

14.8%293

$150K–$200K

18.4%364

$200K–$300K

26.9%533

$300K–$500K

19.7%390

$500K–$1M

9.2%183

Rent Distribution

Under $500

107

$500–$750

180

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%69

2010–2019

0.5%14

2000–2009

16.1%435

1990–1999

11.8%317

1980–1989

12.8%345

1970–1979

14.4%388

1960–1969

10.5%283

1950–1959

28%755

1940–1949

2.7%73

1939 or earlier

0.7%18

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.3%1,660

Utility Gas

33.2%844

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,675

Mean Household Incomei

$85,864

Per Capita Incomei

$36,041

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

2,600

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%95

$10K–$15K

2.1%54

$15K–$20K

5.5%141

$20K–$25K

6.3%160

$25K–$30K

4%101

$30K–$35K

1%25

$35K–$40K

1.3%33

$40K–$45K

3.9%98

$45K–$50K

7.9%202

$50K–$60K

6.6%168

$60K–$75K

9.1%232

$75K–$100K

16.4%416

$100K–$125K

10.2%259

$125K–$150K

13.3%338

$150K–$200K

3.4%86

$200K+

5.3%135

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$401/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes64% occupied$401/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 829 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,675/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

91%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1201.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

India

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,367

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,389

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

549(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured