Kingston, Missouri

Kingston, Missouri
City
TheCaldwell County Courthousein Kingston
Location of Kingston, Missouri
Coordinates:39°38′33″N94°02′18″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Caldwell
Area
• Total	0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2)
• Land	0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	909 ft (277 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	290
• Density	558.77/sq mi (215.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6(Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5(CDT)
ZIP code	64650
Area code	816
FIPS code	29-38846
GNISfeature ID	2395539

Kingstonis a city inCaldwell County,Missouri,and is part of theKansas City metropolitan areawith the United States. The population was 290 at the2020 census.It is thecounty seatof Caldwell County.

History

Kingston was laid out in 1843, and named forAustin Augustus King,at the time judge, and afterward 10th Governor of Missouri.A post office has been in operation at Kingston since 1843.

TheCaldwell County CourthouseandFar Westare listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1870	414		—
1880	470		13.5%
1890	465		−1.1%
1900	655		40.9%
1910	535		−18.3%
1920	371		−30.7%
1930	395		6.5%
1940	394		−0.3%
1950	338		−14.2%
1960	311		−8.0%
1970	291		−6.4%
1980	280		−3.8%
1990	279		−0.4%
2000	287		2.9%
2010	348		21.3%
2020	290		−16.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of thecensusof 2010, there were 348 people, 107 households, and 62 families living in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 669.2 inhabitants per square mile (258.4/km²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 255.8 per square mile (98.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.4%White,5.7%African American,0.9%Asian,16.1% fromother races,and 0.9% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 17.5% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% weremarried couplesliving together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 12.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 63.5% male and 36.5% female.

2000 census

As of thecensusof 2000, there were 287 people, 123 households, and 76 families living in the city. The population density was 493.9 inhabitants per square mile (190.7/km²). There were 137 housing units at an average density of 235.7 per square mile (91.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.95%White,0.35%African American,and 0.70% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 123 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% weremarried couplesliving together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,889, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $18,125 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $11,867. About 15.4% of families and 17.2% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 30.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

Education

Kingston 42 School District operates the Kingston Elementary School in the city.

The city has apublic library,the Caldwell County Library.

Notable person

• Charles J. Hughes Jr.- A Democratic U.S. Senator forColorado.