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Kinston, AL


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Kinston, Alabama

Kinston, Alabama, in Coffee county, is 46 miles W of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 203 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 602 people in the town.

The People and Families of Kinston

In Kinston, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kinston had a median family income of $36,250.

Kinston Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Kinston is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Kinston, 92% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

Kinston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKinston Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Kinston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Kinston, AL

Comparing Kinston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime67
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