Kingsland, Georgia facts for kids
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Kingsland, Georgia
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| City of Kingsland | |||
Clockwise from top: Kingsland Commercial Historic District, Kingsland City Hall, municipal water tower, Lone Sailor statue at Veterans' Park
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| Motto(s):
"The City of Royal Treatment"
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Location in Camden County and the state of Georgia
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 Kingsland, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Kingsland, Georgia
Location in the United States
Kingsland, Georgia
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia (U.S. state) |
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| County | Camden | ||
| Founded | 1894 | ||
| Incorporated | 1908 | ||
| Named for | William Henry King | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 44.95 sq mi (116.43 km2) | ||
| • Land | 44.74 sq mi (115.87 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 18,337 | ||
| • Density | 409.88/sq mi (158.26/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
31548
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| Area code(s) | 912 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-43640 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0316462 | ||
| Website | https://www.kingslandgeorgia.com/ | ||
Kingsland is a city located in Camden County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 18,337 people lived there. This was a jump from 15,946 people in 2010. Kingsland is the main city in the Kingsland, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area. It's also part of a larger area that includes Jacksonville, Florida, because it's only 3 miles from the Georgia-Florida border.
The Kingsland Commercial Historic District is a special part of the city. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means it's an important historical area. Kingsland also hosts a fun annual Catfish Festival every Labor Day weekend. You might also know Kingsland as the place where the fan series Star Trek Continues was filmed!
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History of Kingsland
Kingsland was planned out in 1894. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this spot. The city was named after William Henry King. He was the person who originally owned the land where Kingsland now stands.
Geography of Kingsland
Kingsland is in the very southern part of Camden County. It is just north of the Florida state line. To the east, it shares a border with the city of St. Marys. Interstate 95 runs through the eastern side of Kingsland. You can get on or off I-95 at three different exits here. U.S. Route 17, an older highway, goes right through the middle of the city.
Kingsland is about 36 miles south of Jacksonville, Florida. It is also about 34 miles north of Brunswick. The city has grown quite a bit recently. It now covers about 44.95 square miles (116.43 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. This growth makes Kingsland Georgia's 12th largest city by land size.
Kingsland's Climate
Kingsland has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, not too cold.
| Climate data for Kingsland, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
66 (19) |
73 (23) |
79 (26) |
84 (29) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
90 (32) |
86 (30) |
80 (27) |
72 (22) |
66 (19) |
78 (26) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 37 (3) |
40 (4) |
46 (8) |
53 (12) |
60 (16) |
68 (20) |
71 (22) |
71 (22) |
67 (19) |
56 (13) |
47 (8) |
41 (5) |
55 (13) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 2.86 (73) |
2.44 (62) |
1.65 (42) |
5.67 (144) |
1.07 (27) |
4.47 (114) |
6.26 (159) |
9.13 (232) |
6.19 (157) |
1.11 (28) |
3.94 (100) |
1.93 (49) |
46.72 (1,187) |
| Average rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 83 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82.3 | 77.2 | 84.2 | 83.6 | 78.1 | 80.4 | 83.7 | 84.9 | 89.2 | 86.6 | 89.4 | 88.2 | 84.0 |
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People in Kingsland
Kingsland has grown a lot over the years. In 1910, only 190 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 18,337 people. This shows how much the city has developed.
Most people in Kingsland are White (about 60.69%). About 22.32% are Black or African American. Other groups include Asian (2.31%), Native American (0.37%), and Pacific Islander (0.13%). About 6.91% of people are of mixed races. Also, about 7.28% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. In 2020, there were 6,118 households and 4,546 families living in Kingsland.
Education in Kingsland
Kingsland has several schools for students of all ages.
Colleges and Universities
- College of Coastal Georgia
High Schools
- Camden County High School
Middle and Elementary Schools
- Camden County Middle School
- Kingsland Elementary School
- Matilda Harris Elementary School
- David L. Rainer Elementary School
- Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
- Crooked River Elementary School
Private Schools
- Coastal Academy
- New Hope Christian Academy
See also
In Spanish: Kingsland (Georgia) para niños
