Kingston (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Kingston, Massachusetts
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Kingston Town House
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Location in Plymouth County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.28 sq mi (16.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.81 sq mi (12.46 km2) |
| • Water | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,700 |
| • Density | 1,184.78/sq mi (457.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02364
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| Area code(s) | 781 |
| FIPS code | 25-33185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615167 |
Kingston is a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located within the larger town of Kingston in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 5,700 people lived here.
Where is Kingston Located?
Kingston is found in the state of Massachusetts. Its exact location is at 41 degrees, 59 minutes, 32 seconds North and 70 degrees, 43 minutes, 2 seconds West.
The total area of Kingston is about 16.3 square kilometers (6.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 12.5 square kilometers (4.8 square miles). The rest, about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Kingston?
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| 2020 | 5,700 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 5,380 people living in Kingston. These people lived in 2,145 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people living in Kingston were White (about 96.5%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people identified as being from two or more races. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About one-third of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single woman. Others were made up of people who were not related.
The average age of people in Kingston in 2000 was 37 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13% of the people were 65 years or older.
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