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Kinston, NC vs Beaufort, NC

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- Beaufort is 0% more densely populated than Kinston.
- People are 52.9% more likely to be married in Beaufort.
- The Median Age is 6.5 years older in Beaufort.
 Kinston, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,464329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.138.4
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 Population - 201021,717  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,771285,036,114
 Population - 199025,295  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock19.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-21.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock920.893.4
 Land Area18.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kinston, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Kinston, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 White25.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.7%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kinston, NCBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.9%50.2%
 Never Married44.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed10.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.852.60
 Households8,859  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,14680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children14.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,565  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children21.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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