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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fernandina Beach

Florida · 8,765 residents · 11.84 sq mi
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Fernandina Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,310. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,784 residents. Median home value is $69,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,765
−17%vs 2000
vs 10,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.5
−15%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Fernandina Beach
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,310
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,893 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,875
−39%vs 2000
vs $24,517 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $627 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−33%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(8,434)
Black16.1%(1,698)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(246)
Asian0.6%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(4,221)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(6,739)
Black22.5%(1,975)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(48)
Asian0.5%(43)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score45.6%(3,999)
Diversity Score
46
+14%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

Fernandina Beach, Florida has about 8,765 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fernandina Beach, Florida earns about $31,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fernandina Beach, Florida expensive?

In Fernandina Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $69,500, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fernandina Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

About 14.2% of people in Fernandina Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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