Kinston, North Carolina | |
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Coordinates: 35°16′29″N 77°35′37″W / 35.27472°N 77.59361°W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Lenoir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Dontario Hardy (D) |
Area | |
• Total | 18.43 sq mi (47.73 km2) |
• Land | 18.28 sq mi (47.34 km2) |
• Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,900 |
• Density | 1,088.86/sq mi (420.41/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 28501-28504 |
Area code | 252 |
FIPS code | 37-35920[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2404838[2] |
Website | www |
Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 19,900 as of the 2020 census.[4] It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791.[5] Kinston is located in the coastal plains region of eastern North Carolina.
In 2009, Kinston won the All-America City Award. This marks the second time in 21 years the city has won the title.[6]