Kingston, WA Demographics

A map of Kingston's Population by Race

Kingston, Washington has an estimated population of 2,496, a less than 1% change from the 2,515 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.0% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.0% Asian, 2.9% Black, and 1.4% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 39.7% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kingston is ranked the 285th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 282nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kingston's White Population

1,823 residents of Kingston, or 73.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kingston is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Kingston ranks 347th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Kingston's population has decreased from 76.6% to 73.0%.

Kingston is more White than neighboring Port Gamble Tribal Community (25.2% White), and Suquamish (67.2% White). Kingston is less White than neighboring Indianola (78.7% White), Woodway (78.7% White), and Hansville (94.7% White).

Kingston's Black Population

73 residents of Kingston, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kingston is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kingston ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Black population has grown by an estimated 160.7%. Black residents' share of Kingston's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.9%.

Kingston is more Black than neighboring Indianola (0.4% Black), Port Gamble Tribal Community (1.1% Black), Suquamish (1.2% Black), Woodway (1.9% Black), and Hansville (0.8% Black).

Kingston's Asian Population

100 residents of Kingston, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kingston is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Kingston ranks 177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.8%. Asian residents' share of Kingston's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.0%.

Kingston is more Asian than neighboring Indianola (2.1% Asian), Port Gamble Tribal Community (0.8% Asian), Suquamish (2.6% Asian), and Hansville (1.2% Asian). Kingston is less Asian than neighboring Woodway (8.5% Asian).

Kingston's Hispanic Population

317 residents of Kingston, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kingston is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kingston ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 85.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kingston's population has increased from 6.8% to 12.7%.

Kingston is more Hispanic than neighboring Indianola (7.2% Hispanic), Port Gamble Tribal Community (9.6% Hispanic), Suquamish (8.3% Hispanic), Woodway (1.9% Hispanic), and Hansville (1.5% Hispanic).

Kingston's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Kingston, or 1.4% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kingston ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kingston's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.4%.

Kingston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodway (0% Native American/Other), and Hansville (0% Native American/Other). Kingston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Indianola (4.4% Native American/Other), Port Gamble Tribal Community (57.2% Native American/Other), and Suquamish (8.9% Native American/Other).

Kingston's Multiracial Population

147 residents of Kingston, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kingston is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kingston ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kingston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kingston's population has decreased from 9.9% to 5.9%.

Kingston is more Multiracial than neighboring Hansville (1.8% Multiracial). Kingston is less Multiracial than neighboring Indianola (7.1% Multiracial), Port Gamble Tribal Community (6.1% Multiracial), Suquamish (11.8% Multiracial), and Woodway (9% 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.