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Virginia Beach, VA vs Kinston, NC

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- Kinston is 0% more densely populated than Virginia Beach.
- People are 40.5% less likely to be married in Kinston.
- The Median Age is 7.9 years older in Kinston.
 Virginia Beach, VAKinston, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,888329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
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 Population - 2010438,864  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,688285,036,114
 Population - 1990393,069  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-16.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,082.293.4
 Land Area244.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Virginia Beach, VAKinston, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Virginia Beach, VAKinston, NCUnited States
 White60.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock66.8%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Virginia Beach, VAKinston, NCUnited States
 Married Population52.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.152.60
 Households177,046  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,29480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households56,776  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Virginia Beach    95 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you lived here prior to 2005, your experience in Virginia Beach is likely between good and wonderful. There are still pros to living here. Other reviews have  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 11 years while I was in the Navy. It was a bit of a culture shock, since I grew up in a small rural town in Maine with 900 people.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in the Kempsville area of VB growing up and loved it. There's no way to be bored when you have so many public and neighborhood parks, libraries, events,  More

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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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