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Kinston, North Carolina, in Lenoir county, is 26 miles SW of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 69 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are an estimated 23,688 people in the city.
In Kinston, about 39% of adults are married. In Kinston, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Kinston has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Kinston had a median family income of $35,867.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($25,500) in Kinston. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 52% of housing in Kinston is owner-occupied.
In Kinston, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Kinston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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