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Kinston city, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Kinston city • Census GEOID: 3735920 • Lenoir County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Kinston city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $36,878 ±$2,930
Per Capita Income $29,087 ±$4,162
Poverty Rate 27.9% ±4.1%
Population Below Poverty Level 5,277 ±776
Unemployment Rate 16.1% ±3.9%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 6,781 ±450
Broadband Internet Rate 77.8% ±3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).