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Kings Bay Base

Georgia · 2,329 residents · 2.753 sq mi
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Kings Bay Base has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,132. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,329
−10%since 2000
from 2,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
846 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.8
+1%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Kings Bay Base
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,132
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,815
+73%since 2000
from $12,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,195
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
98.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,800)
Black19.9%(518)
Hispanic / Latino8%(208)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.5%(1,469)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,499)
Black11.5%(267)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(387)
Asian2.1%(49)
Other5.4%(126)
Diversity Score67.6%(1,575)
Diversity Score
68
+20%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
25.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
Female
23.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kings Bay Base, Georgia?

Kings Bay Base, Georgia has about 2,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kings Bay Base, Georgia?

The typical household in Kings Bay Base, Georgia earns about $42,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kings Bay Base, Georgia expensive?

In Kings Bay Base, Georgia, the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.

How educated are people in Kings Bay Base, Georgia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kings Bay Base, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kings Bay Base, Georgia?

About 15.3% of people in Kings Bay Base, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kings Bay Base, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kings Bay Base, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,163 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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