Kingstown, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kingstown, North Carolina
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Location of Kingstown, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 656 |
| • Density | 372.73/sq mi (143.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28150
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-35890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405951 |
Kingstown is a small town located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is a friendly community where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, about 656 people call Kingstown home.
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The Story of Kingstown
Kingstown became an official town in 1989. It was named to honor Martin Luther King Jr., a very important leader in American history.
The town was first known as "Kingston." However, its name was changed to "Kingstown." This was done to avoid confusion with another town in North Carolina called Kinston, North Carolina.
Where is Kingstown?
Kingstown is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers an area of about 1.8 square miles (4.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Kingstown?
This section talks about the people living in Kingstown. It looks at how many people live there and what groups they belong to.
Kingstown's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Kingstown has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
- In 1990, there were 956 people.
- By 2000, the population was 845.
- In 2010, it was 681 people.
- In the most recent census in 2020, 656 people lived in Kingstown.
Kingstown's People in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 656 people living in Kingstown. These people made up 194 households, and 135 of these were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Kingstown in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 56 | 8.54% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 579 | 88.26% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Other/Mixed | 10 | 1.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.37% |
See also
In Spanish: Kingstown (Carolina del Norte) para niños
