Kingston, Iowa

Kingston, Iowa
Streetside in Kingston
Kingston
Location within the state of Iowa
Kingston
Kingston (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N 91°2′26″W / 40.97667°N 91.04056°W / 40.97667; -91.04056
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Area
 • Total
1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2)
 • Land1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
81
 • Density45.7/sq mi (17.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
52637
Area code319
FIPS code19-41430
GNIS feature ID2804122[2]

Kingston is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kingston had a population of 81.[3] It is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Kingston is located along State Highway 99, approximately 15 miles north of Burlington.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202081
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020,[6] there were 81 people, 34 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 45.7 inhabitants per square mile (17.7/km2). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 34 households, 23.5% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.4% were married couples living together, 2.9% were cohabitating couples, 2.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 11.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 14.7% of all households were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 17.3% of the residents were under the age of 20; 12.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 and 44; 22.2% were from 45 and 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

History

Kingston is known for its Late Prehistoric Kingston Oneota Site[7] and it is close to the Malchow Mounds State Preserve and the grave of Taimah, a native chieftain.

Kingston was named for its founder, W. King.[8] The population was 90 in 1940.[9]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kingston, Iowa
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  4. ^ Iowa Department of Transportation (2008): Iowa Transportation Map. Ames: Iowa Department of Transportation.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ Straffin,Dean (1971):The Kingston Oneota Site. Iowa City: University of Iowa.
  8. ^ The History of Des Moines County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1879. pp. 615.
  9. ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 303.