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Kingston, IL


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Kingston, Illinois

Kingston, Illinois, in De Kalb county, is 20 miles SE of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 59 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 980.

The People and Families of Kingston

In Kingston, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Kingston. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there. Kingston is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingston had a median family income of $58,929. Kingston has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kingston Housing

In Kingston, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Kingston, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kingston People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kingston Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Kingston Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Kingston Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Kingston, IL

Comparing Kingston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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