Kinston, North Carolina

Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 19,900 as of the 2020 census. It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791. Kinston is located in the coastal plains region of eastern North Carolina.

Kinston, North Carolina
Queen Street United Methodist Church (left) and the Hotel Kinston (center)
Location of Kinston within North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°16′29″N 77°35′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyLenoir
Government
  MayorDontario Hardy (D)
Area
  Total18.43 sq mi (47.73 km2)
  Land18.28 sq mi (47.34 km2)
  Water0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
Elevation
82 ft (25 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total19,900
  Density1,088.86/sq mi (420.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28501-28504
Area code252
FIPS code37-35920
GNIS feature ID2404838
Websitewww.ci.kinston.nc.us

In 2009, Kinston won the All-America City Award. This marks the second time in 21 years the city has won the title.

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