Kings Bay Base, Georgia facts for kids
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Kings Bay Base, Georgia
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Location in Camden County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Camden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.74 sq mi (7.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,329 |
| • Density | 849.07/sq mi (327.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31547
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-43580 |
Kings Bay Base is a special kind of community in Camden County, Georgia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
This area is super important because it's home to the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. This base is a major place for the United States Navy. In 2020, about 2,329 people lived here. This was a jump from 1,777 people in 2010. Kings Bay Base is also part of the larger Kingsland, Georgia area.
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Geography of Kings Bay Base
Kings Bay Base is located in the southeastern part of Camden County. You can find it at these coordinates: 30°47′53″N 81°33′54″W / 30.79806°N 81.56500°W. The city of St. Marys is right next to it, on its western side.
The United States Census Bureau says that Kings Bay Base covers a total area of about 5 square kilometers (or 2.81 square miles). Most of this land is dry, but a small part, about 0.08 square kilometers (or 0.07 square miles), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Kings Bay Base has changed over the years. Here's how the population has been counted during different U.S. Censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,463 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,599 | −24.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,777 | −31.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,329 | 31.1% | |
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Kings Bay Base was first officially listed as a CDP in the 1990 U.S. Census.
Who Lives in Kings Bay Base?
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups that make up the population of Kings Bay Base. The U.S. Census counts people based on their race and also whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin. People of Hispanic/Latino origin can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,800 | 1,284 | 1,499 | 69.26% | 72.26% | 64.36% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 518 | 188 | 267 | 19.93% | 10.58% | 11.46% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 12 | 9 | 5 | 0.46% | 0.51% | 0.21% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 20 | 22 | 49 | 0.77% | 1.24% | 2.10% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0.04% | 0.28% | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.15% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 36 | 67 | 109 | 1.39% | 3.77% | 4.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 208 | 201 | 387 | 8.00% | 11.31% | 16.62% |
| Total | 2,599 | 1,777 | 2,329 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In the year 2000, the census counted 2,599 people living in Kings Bay Base. There were 429 households and 425 families. By 2010, the population went down to 1,777 people. But by the 2020 census, the population grew again to 2,329 people.
Education Opportunities
Even though Kings Bay Base is a smaller community, there are options for higher education nearby.
Colleges and Universities
- Valdosta State University - Kings Bay Center
- Brenau University - Kings Bay Campus
See also
In Spanish: Kings Bay Base para niños
