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Atlantic Beach

Florida · 12,655 residents · 3.681 sq mi
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Atlantic Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,868. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,655
−5%since 2000
from 13,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,438 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Atlantic Beach
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,868
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,774
+28%since 2000
from $28,618 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,700
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,112
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+81%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(10,627)
Black12.5%(1,669)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(559)
Asian2.1%(276)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(5,458)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(10,023)
Black10.6%(1,345)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(680)
Asian1.8%(230)
Other2.2%(278)
Diversity Score43.4%(5,498)
Diversity Score
43
+6%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic Beach, Florida?

Atlantic Beach, Florida has about 12,655 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Atlantic Beach, Florida earns about $61,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic Beach, Florida expensive?

In Atlantic Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $359,700, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic Beach, Florida?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlantic Beach, Florida?

About 11.8% of people in Atlantic Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlantic Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlantic Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,019 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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