Kinston, Alabama facts for kids
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Kinston, Alabama
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Location of Kinston in Coffee County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coffee |
| Established | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.916 sq mi (12.732 km2) |
| • Land | 4.892 sq mi (12.671 km2) |
| • Water | 0.024 sq mi (0.062 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 580 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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595 |
| • Density | 121.63/sq mi (46.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
36453
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-40096 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0151962 |
| Sales tax | 9.0% |
Kinston is a small town located in Coffee County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 580 people lived there. It's part of the larger Enterprise area, which is a group of towns and cities that are connected. The town was first established in 1878 and officially became a town in 1920.
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Where is Kinston Located?
Kinston is in the southwest part of Coffee County. It covers an area of about 12.7 square kilometers (about 4.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 388 | — | |
| 1940 | 343 | −11.6% | |
| 1950 | 312 | −9.0% | |
| 1960 | 470 | 50.6% | |
| 1970 | 540 | 14.9% | |
| 1980 | 604 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 595 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 602 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 540 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 580 | 7.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 595 | 10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, Kinston had 580 residents. There were 249 households and 177 families living in the town at that time.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Kinston had 540 people living there. There were 227 households counted.
Education in Kinston
Kinston is home to Kinston High School. The school's sports teams are called the Bulldogs. The Kinston High School Bulldogs have a strong history in basketball. They won the state championship for Class A in the Alabama High School Athletic Association in 1966, 1968, and again in 1981.
Famous People from Kinston
Several notable people have connections to Kinston:
- Dean Daughtry was a keyboard player.
- The Dancing Ghost of Grancer Harrison is a legendary spirit. This story is featured in the book 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey.
- Brandon Martin is known as a race car driver and a rights activist.
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