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Kinston, North Carolina

Introduction to Kinston, North Carolina

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.

Kinston History

Before the present day Kinston was established, the area was called Atkins Bank in reference to a bluff immediately above the Neuse River that was once owned by Robert Atkins. The area was inhabited by Neusiok Indians before the English settlers came. Kinston was formally established by the North Carolina General Assembly in December, 1762. It was named Kingston to honor King George III. However, after the American Revolution, it was renamed Kinston in 1784 to reflect the population's distaste for royalty.

Kinston and nearby Attractions

  • Neuseway Nature Park
  • Bill Fay Memorial Park
  • Caswell Center Museum
  • Fire Station Museum
  • Kinston Country Club

Things To Do In Kinston

The Kinston and Lenoir County Parks & Recreation Department manages approximately 11 parks that regularly organize programs for adults and children. The programs include golf and tennis classes, basketball, football, baseball, soccer, drama, arts and crafts, swimming, and summer day camp programs. Emma Webb Park and Holloway Recreation Center have two public outdoor pools. Some of the exciting, annual, local festivals include the Festival on the Neuse, Lenoir County Fair, and Winter Bluegrass Festival.

Kinston Transportation

Raleigh-Durham International Airport provides air transportation.

Kinston Higher Education

Higher education can be availed locally at Lenoir Community College. Other colleges in the neighborhood include Pitt Community College and East Carolina University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Kinston Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Kinston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Kinston, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime12

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