Kingston, NY Demographics

A map of Kingston's Population by Race

Kingston, New York has an estimated population of 23,911, a less than 1% change from the 24,069 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.2% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 12.7% Black, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kingston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kingston is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kingston, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kingston is ranked the 69th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kingston was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kingston's White Population

14,637 residents of Kingston, or 61.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kingston is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Kingston ranks 1126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kingston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 61.2%.

Kingston is less White than neighboring Lincoln Park (68.7% White), Port Ewen (65.4% White), East Kingston (71.4% White), Hillside (88.1% White), and Rhinecliff (69.4% White).

Kingston's Black Population

3,033 residents of Kingston, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kingston is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Kingston ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Kingston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.7%.

Kingston is more Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (11.1% Black), Port Ewen (4.3% Black), East Kingston (0% Black), and Hillside (3.2% Black). Kingston is less Black than neighboring Rhinecliff (19.4% Black).

Kingston's Asian Population

706 residents of Kingston, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kingston is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Kingston ranks 413th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Asian residents' share of Kingston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Kingston is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln Park (1.9% Asian), Port Ewen (0% Asian), East Kingston (0% Asian), Hillside (2.7% Asian), and Rhinecliff (0% Asian).

Kingston's Hispanic Population

3,801 residents of Kingston, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kingston is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Kingston ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kingston's population has decreased from 17.1% to 15.9%.

Kingston is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln Park (7.5% Hispanic), Hillside (0% Hispanic), and Rhinecliff (0% Hispanic). Kingston is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Ewen (16.8% Hispanic), and East Kingston (22.5% Hispanic).

Kingston's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Kingston, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kingston is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Kingston ranks 427th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kingston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Kingston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln Park (0% Native American/Other), East Kingston (0% Native American/Other), Hillside (0% Native American/Other), and Rhinecliff (0% Native American/Other). Kingston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Ewen (0.7% Native American/Other).

Kingston's Multiracial Population

1,595 residents of Kingston, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kingston is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kingston ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kingston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Kingston is more Multiracial than neighboring East Kingston (6.2% Multiracial), and Hillside (5.9% Multiracial). Kingston is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (10.7% Multiracial), Port Ewen (12.7% Multiracial), and Rhinecliff (11.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.