Kinston Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 604 | — | — |
| 1990 | 595 | -9 | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 602 | +7 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 540 | -62 | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 580 | +40 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 599 | +19 | +3.3% |
Kinston vs. Coffee County
| Year | Kinston | Coffee County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 604 | 38,533 | 1.6% |
| 1990 | 595 | 40,240 | 1.5% |
| 2000 | 602 | 43,615 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 540 | 49,948 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 580 | 53,465 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 599 | 56,358 | 1.1% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 604 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 595 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 602 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 585 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 573 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 564 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 561 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 553 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 547 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 548 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 547 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 544 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 540 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 539 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 544 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 537 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 535 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 537 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 541 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 548 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 549 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 551 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 580 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 586 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 589 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 596 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 599 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)