Living in Kingston, PA
Kingston SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Kingston, PA Crime Report
224Total Crimes
1,745.1Total Crimes / 100k People
-32.05%
Below National Average
Kingston, PA Cost Of Living
94Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Kingston, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Kingston is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located on the western bank of the Susquehanna River opposite Wilkes-Barre City. Kingston was first settled in the early 1770s; it was later incorporated as a borough in 1857. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,182, making it the most populous borough in the county.
Population
12,935
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
10.6%
Median Home
$131,700
Median Income
$51,939
Median Rent
$781
Kingston, PA Photos
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Rankings for Kingston in Pennsylvania
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Map Of Kingston, PA
Population over time in Kingston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12,935 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 12,959 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,996 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 13,074 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,105 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 13,151 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 13,180 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 13,217 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 13,244 | - |
| Crime/100k | Kingston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 179.2 | 306.0 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 7.8 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 70.1 | 76.9 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 85.7 | 188.0 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1565.9 | 1489.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 171.4 | 211.6 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1316.6 | 1175.9 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 77.9 | 102.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Kingston
| Race | Kingston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 76.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 4.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 7.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Kingston, Pennsylvania
| Income | Kingston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Kingston
| Gender | Kingston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kingston for adults over 25
| Education | Kingston | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
