Kinston, located in Lenoir County, is home of North Carolina’s Global TransPark (GTP), which serves as a hub for many transportation modalities. Formed in 1791, Kinston has received the prestigious All-America City Award twice in the last twenty years.
| US Census 2010 | Number | Percent |
| Kinston Population | 21,625 | 100% |
| Lenoir County | 59,227 | |
| Sex and Age | ||
| Male | 9,830 | 45.3% |
| Female | 11,847 | 55% |
| Male Median Age (years) | 39.8 | |
| Female Median Age (years) | 46.2 | |
| Race | ||
| One Race | 21,399 | 98.7% |
| White | 6,211 | 28.7% |
| Black or African American | 14,749 | 68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 512 | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | .2% |
| Asian | 152 | .7% |
| Other | 225 | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 1.3% |
| Income | ||
| Per Capita Income | $18,589 | |
| Median Household Income | $26.174 |
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