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Kingstown, NC
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Population
381
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
216
ZIP codes
0
Kingstown and its ZIP codes
Local data for Kingstown, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Kingstown.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kingstown, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kingstown, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Kingstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LattimoreTown | 4 mi | 1 |
| PolkvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| LawndaleTown | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| MooresboroTown | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| ShelbyCity | 6.7 mi | 22.4 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 7.8 mi | 4.5 |
| FallstonTown | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| EllenboroTown | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| BelwoodTown | 9.9 mi | 12.3 |
| CasarTown | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| WacoTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CaroleenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CliffsideCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| DellviewTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kingstown, NC in?
- Kingstown is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Kingstown, NC?
- About 381 people live in Kingstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kingstown?
- Nearby places include Lattimore (4 mi), Polkville (4.2 mi), Lawndale (4.8 mi), Mooresboro (6.2 mi), Shelby (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023