Kings Bay Base, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kings Bay Base, Georgia had a total population of 2,210, the 282nd largest community in Georgia, with a median household income of $78,000, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 21.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 28.7% is notably above the national average.
Kings Bay Base Quick Facts
How Kings Bay Base Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,394 | 2,210 | -7.7% |
| Median household income | $72,650 | $78,000 | +7.4% |
How Kings Bay Base Compares
Median Household Income
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Employment
Housing Overview
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Kings Bay Base Rankings in Georgia
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Other Cities in Camden County
Cities Similar to Kings Bay Base
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | $237,100 | 25.9% | 17.6% |
| Kennesaw State University | 2,284 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Brooklet | 2,288 | $77,125 | $256,400 | 32.6% | 18.5% |
| Indian Springs | 2,070 | $81,346 | $235,100 | 18.1% | 1.0% |
| Sterling | 2,091 | $86,103 | N/A | 14.9% | 15.4% |
Population Overview
Kings Bay Base is a small community located in Georgia, within Camden County. The total population is 2,210. It ranks as the 282nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kings Bay Base is 22.3 years. This is 41% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kings Bay Base is $78,000. This is about the same as the state median of $77,353. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 28.7%. This is 459% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Kings Bay Base was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Kings Bay Base is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The Black or African American population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Kings Bay Base, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kings Bay Base, Georgia?
Kings Bay Base, Georgia has a population of 2,210 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kings Bay Base, GA?
The median household income in Kings Bay Base is $78,000, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Kings Bay Base, GA?
The poverty rate in Kings Bay Base is 21.2%. This means approximately 311 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Kings Bay Base, Georgia?
Kings Bay Base's population is 64.3% White, 10.1% Black, 14.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Kings Bay Base, GA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Kings Bay Base — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Kings Bay Base, Georgia?
14.9% of adults (25+) in Kings Bay Base hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.