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Kingston, Adams County, Illinois

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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Kingston, Illinois
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°49′00″N 91°01′40″W / 39.81667°N 91.02778°W / 39.81667; -91.02778
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyAdams
Area
 • Total0.21 sq mi (0.55 km)
 • Land0.21 sq mi (0.55 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation810 ft (250 m)
Population
 • Total20
 • Density93.90/sq mi (36.28/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code217
FIPS code17-40052
GNIS feature ID411517

Kingston is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Beverly and Richfield Townships, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Kingston is located along Illinois Route 104 southeast of Liberty.

A post office called Kingston was established in 1836. The community has the name of James King, a first settler.

Geography

Kingston is located at 39°49′10″N 91°01′37″W / 39.819449°N 91.027001°W / 39.819449; -91.027001. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Kingston has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km), all land.

Demographics

Kingston first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

As of the 2020 census there were 20 people, 42 households, and 33 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 93.90 inhabitants per square mile (36.25/km). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 42.25 per square mile (16.31/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.00% White and 5.00% from two or more races.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202020—
U.S. Decennial Census

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kingston, Adams County, Illinois
  3. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  4. The History of Adams County, Illinois: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Windmill Pub. 1879. p. 503.
  5. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  7. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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