Kinston

Lenoir County, North Carolina

Population 55K |Median income $45,143 |1 hospital

Population

54,919

Lenoir County

Median Income

$45,143

-34% vs avg

Median Home Value

$120,500

-47% vs avg

Median Age

41.9

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

55K-7%

Median Income

$45,143+26%

Median Home Value

$120,500+28%

Poverty Rate

22%-7%

Unemployment

9%-32%

Economics

Median Rent

$861/mo

Poverty Rate

22% +55% vs avg

Unemployment 9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%

Work From Home 3.4%

Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 49.5%

African American 39.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Asian 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

46.9%

Obesity

42.4%

Short Sleep Duration

39.8%

Physical Inactivity

34.2%

Current Smoking

19.3%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.5%

Diabetes

17.8%

Frequent Physical Distress

16.9%

Lack of Health Insurance

13.9%

Current Asthma

12.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 82.2%

Dental Visit 54.5%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking

11.9%

Coronary Heart Disease

9.5%

Stroke

5.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE

KINSTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Kinston Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Alexander, Catawba, Davie, Iredell, and Rowan Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Charlotte Metro and Surrounding North Carolina Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Rutherford, Polk, and Cleveland Counties in North Carolina

NOAA · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kinston, NC? ▼

Kinston, NC has a population of 54,919 people, located in Lenoir County, North Carolina.

What is the median household income in Kinston? ▼

The median household income in Kinston, NC is $45,143 per year. The poverty rate is 22%.

What is the median home value in Kinston? ▼

The median home value in Kinston, NC is $120,500. Median rent is $861/month.

What are the top health concerns in Kinston? ▼

The top health indicators in Kinston include High Blood Pressure (46.9%), Obesity (42.4%), Short Sleep Duration (39.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Kinston? ▼

Kinston has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Kinston? ▼

The median age in Kinston, NC is 41.9 years. 16.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kinston, NC is located in Lenoir County, North Carolina. With a population of 55K and a median household income of $45,143, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kinston area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lenoir County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.