Kingston town, Massachusetts
Kingston town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kingston town is a geographic entity located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,548. The land area covers 18.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,548 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,687 | ±347 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,798 | ±381 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,687 | ±347 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 111 | ±102 |
| Median Home Value | $610,600 | ±$30,102 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,159 | ±$244 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,876 | ±$13,168 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,595 | ±$4,051 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 435 | ±153 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,188 | ±523 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.8% | ±4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,462 (2024)
ID: 166550
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
26 EVERGREEN ST, KINGSTON MA 02364-1413
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COUNTY OF PLYMOUTH
GUS Population: 542,090 (2024)
ID: 166437
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
44 OBERY ST, PLYMOUTH MA 02360-2130
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Kingston | KG-02 | Kingston, MA | |
| Regular School Kingston | 03-06 | Kingston, MA | |
| Regular School Kingston | PK | Kingston, MA | |
| Regular School Kingston | 09-12 | Kingston, MA | |
| Regular School Kingston | 07-08 | Kingston, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Duxbury, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lakeville, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 59 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA, 02360 |
5087473130
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KINGSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 6 GREEN STREET, KINGSTON, MA, 02364 |
(781) 585-0517
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Bridgewater State University
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College | 12.0 mi away | 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, 02325 |
5085311000
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PLYMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 248 MAIN ST., PLYMPTON, MA, 02367 |
(781) 585-4551
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Massasoit Community College
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College | 14.1 mi away | One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA, 02302-3996 |
5085889100
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DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 77 ALDEN STREET, DUXBURY, MA, 02332 |
(781) 934-2721
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Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 14.6 mi away | 53 Adams Street, Brockton, MA, 02302-1905 |
5089417040
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 132 SOUTH STREET, PLYMOUTH, MA, 02360 |
(508) 830-4250
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Southeastern Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 17.5 mi away | 250 Foundry St, South Easton, MA, 02375 |
5082301297
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HOLMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 470 PLYMOUTH ST., HALIFAX, MA, 02338 |
(781) 293-2271
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLYMOUTH-KINGSTON, MA US, located 2.4 miles from Kingston town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.0° | 21.8° | 31.4° | 4.79" | 10.1" |
| February | 42.8° | 23.3° | 33.0° | 4.24" | 11.5" |
| March | 49.1° | 29.0° | 39.0° | 5.80" | 8.5" |
| April | 59.2° | 38.4° | 48.8° | 4.69" | 1.0" |
| May | 69.1° | 47.9° | 58.5° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 58.1° | 68.3° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.0° | 64.1° | 74.0° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 63.2° | 72.7° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.7° | 56.8° | 66.3° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 45.8° | 55.6° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.1° | 36.4° | 45.8° | 4.41" | 0.1" |
| December | 45.9° | 28.3° | 37.1° | 4.93" | 6.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| North Plymouth CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| South Duxbury CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Plymouth CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Duxbury CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Green Harbor CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502333220. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.