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Kingston, TN


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Kingston, Tennessee

Kingston, Tennessee, in Roane county, is 33 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 128 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 5,264.

The People and Families of Kingston

In Kingston, about 59% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Kingston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingston had a median family income of $44,979.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Kingston residents, with $5,945. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kingston Housing

In Kingston, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Kingston, 96% of commuters drive to work. In Kingston, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Kingston, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use25
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime68

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