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Kingsland, Georgia

Introduction to Kingsland, Georgia

Kingsland, Georgia, in Camden county, is 32 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 10,506.

Kingsland History

The area now known as Kingsland was once called Woodlawn. The Florida Central and Peninsula Railroad first entered the city on Christmas day in 1893. Later on, the city was named after William Henry King, who became the first mayor of Kingsland. The State Bank of Kingsland was established in 1895. The city was officially incorporated in 1908.

Kingsland and nearby Attractions

  • Crooked River State Park
  • Kingsland Beaches
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore
  • Submarine Museum
  • Amelia Island
  • Fort Clinch State Park

Things To Do In Kingsland

While staying in Kingsland, you can visit Cumberland Island, Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge or the St. Marys Submarine Museum. The downtown district of the city, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is also a popular spot. The city also offers facilities for inland and offshore fishing. Shopping can be enjoyed at Camden Corners Shopping Center, Kingsland Shopping Center and Camden Woods Shopping Center.

Kingsland Transportation

Jacksonville International is the nearest major airport.

Kingsland Higher Education

Florida Community College at Jacksonville and the University of North Florida are the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

Kingsland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kingsland Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Kingsland Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Kingsland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Kingsland, GA

Comparing Kingsland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Men37
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income59
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime24
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