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Kingston is in Washington County, in the Providence-New Bedford metro area.
The community was named for King Charles II of England.
The latitude of Kingston is 41.480N. The longitude is -71.523W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 246 feet.The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 5,446.
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$56,159National
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Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Kingston demographic reports
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5% of Kingston residents report German ancestry, and 17% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Kingston ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Kingston was $10,952, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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55% of Kingston residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- South County Hot-Air Balloon Festival - July 20-22, 2007
- Jazz and World Music Festival - Feb. 3, 2007
- Chamber Music Festival - July 17-27, 2007
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Historic districts in Kingston include Kingston Village Historic District ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Kingston, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $573. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,289.
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The average commute time for Kingston workers is 14 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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