Borough · Pennsylvania
Kingston, Pennsylvania
Kingston, borough, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Kingston had 13,462 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,349 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,397 (±55). GEOID 4239784.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,462
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,349 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,397 ±55
Median household income
$55,347
±$8,660 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$172,900
±$9,601 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,038
±$62 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Kingston and what county is it in?
Kingston is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 6,220 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kingston is in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kingston, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,462 people lived in Kingston on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 13,349 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,397 (±55).
| Measure | Kingston | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,397 ±55 | 327,675 | +524 |
| Households | 5,857 ±346 | 135,055 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.13 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,432 ±375 | 151,287 | no clear change |
Kingston's population since 2000
From 13,855 in 2000 to 13,462 in 2025: down 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kingston as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kingston?
The median resident of Kingston is 37.9 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.3%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kingston | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±2.5 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±2.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±2.4 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±3.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% ±3.0 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.3% ±4.0 pts | 74.2% | −11.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±3.4 pts | 4.1% | +8.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±2.5 pts | 9.6% | +3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4% ±3.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±1.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±2.6 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±3.1 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.7% ±3.7 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.9% ±2.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±3.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kingston earn?
Half of Kingston's 5,857 households earn less than $55,347 a year (±$8,660), against $63,691 in Luzerne County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $63,447 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kingston | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,347 ±$8,660 | $63,691 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,437 ±$10,599 | $86,447 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,424 ±$4,348 | $36,493 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±4.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.7% ±10.9 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.1% ±5.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±2.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±3.0 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kingston?
Owners occupy 52.5% of Kingston's occupied homes and renters 47.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,900 by its owner (±$9,601). The median renter pays $1,038 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kingston | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,900 ±$9,601 | $174,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,038 ±$62 | $1,004 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4% ±7.3 pts | 38.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,506 ±$114 | $1,475 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.5% ±4.4 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.5% ±4.4 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,432 ±375 | 151,287 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.9% ±3.8 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.5% ±4.6 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.1% ±3.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kingston building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Kingston in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kingston work and get to work?
66.2% of Kingston's workers drive alone and 13.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Kingston | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±3.5 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±3.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.2% ±5.7 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±3.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.1% ±4.5 pts | 10.9% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min ±2.7 | 23.5 min | +3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kingston?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Kingston (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,722 (Tract 2127) to $75,069 (Tract 2128).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2127Luzerne County | 5,209 | $43,722 |
| Tract 2128Luzerne County | 3,244 | $75,069 |
| Tract 2131Luzerne County | 1,986 | $67,117 |
| Tract 2129Luzerne County | 1,534 | $68,287 |
| Tract 2130Luzerne County | 1,424 | $66,607 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kingston) · Census block assignment files
How does Kingston compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kingston is the 2,599th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 44th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Kingston ranks 1,866th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 44th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 642nd | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,866th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,162nd | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,524th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 998th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 213th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 730th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,800th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,975th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 788th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,695th | 2,156 |
Kingston's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Kingston with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kingston?
9 of the 57 figures for Kingston on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kingston are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kingston.