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Kingston, Arkansas
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 Kingston, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Kingston, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.013 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 61.0/sq mi (23.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
72742
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| GNIS feature ID | 2805657 |
| FIPS code | 05-36910 |
Kingston is a small community in Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people.
Kingston was first officially counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 97 people. The community was started in 1853 by a person named King Johnson, and it was named after him.
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Exploring Kingston's Location
Kingston is found where two main roads meet: Arkansas Highway 21 and Arkansas Highway 74. It's about 18 miles (29 km) east of Huntsville. Huntsville is the main town and county seat of Madison County. Kingston is also about 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Harrison.
The Kings River Valley
Kingston is nestled in the beautiful Kings River valley. The Kings River itself forms the western edge of the community. This river flows north from Kingston. It eventually joins the White River in the nearby state of Missouri.
Learning in Kingston
Public education for students in Kingston is managed by the Jasper School District. This district provides schooling for all ages, from young children to teenagers.
Local Schools
- Kingston Elementary School: This school serves students from kindergarten up to the 6th grade.
- Kingston High School: This school is for older students, covering grades 7 through 12.
In 2004, the original Kingston School District joined with the Oark School District. Both of these districts then became part of the larger Jasper School District. This change helped to combine resources for students in the area.
Kingston's Population
The population of Kingston was last officially counted in the 2020 census.
2020 Population Details
In 2020, Kingston had a total population of 97 people. Most of the residents, about 83.5%, identified as White. About 12.4% of the population identified as being of Mixed Race. A small portion, about 4.1%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
