Welcome to Kite ...
The city of Kite is located in Johnson County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Kite, you might consider that their post office opened in 1887.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Kite has a population of 228 people<2> (see below for details).
Kite is 240 feet [73 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Kite lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Kite is located in the (478) area code.
The ZIP code for Kite: 31049<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Kite had an population of 228 people. This is a decrease of 5.39% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Kite had a population of 241 people. This makes Kite the county's 3rd most populous community.
More information can be found on the Census Page for Kite.
Communities Also Named Kite ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Kite - they are located in Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Kite.
Communities near Kite ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kite.
- Swainsboro
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swainsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swainsboro
- Swainsboro is located in Emanuel County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,491 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swainsboro <6>
- Wrightsville
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrightsville
- Wrightsville is located in Johnson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,606 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wrightsville <6>
- Midway
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west) - Wadley
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadley
- Wadley is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,834 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadley <6>
- Adrian
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
- Adrian is located in Johnson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 710 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <6>
- Harrison
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrison
- Harrison is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 433 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrison <6>
- Midville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midville
- Midville is located in Burke County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 251 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Midville <6>
- Bartow
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bartow
- Bartow is located in Jefferson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 249 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bartow <6>
- Summertown
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summertown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summertown
- Summertown is located in Emanuel County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Summertown <6>
- Number Ten ‑ Historic
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Number Ten have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Number Ten
- Number Ten is located in Burke County
- Estimated population in 2019: 145 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Kite. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kite.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kite. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Kite.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kite. See our Newspapers Page for Kite.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kite ...
Looking for more information about Kite? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Kite, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Kite.
Adding Kite to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Kite in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Kite was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Kite post office opened in 1887.
We also found Kite on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1895.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Kite.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kite. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Johnson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Kite. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Kite - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Kite). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kite or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |