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Fernandina Beach

Florida · 11,487 residents · 11.84 sq mi
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Fernandina Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,500. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,487
+9%since 2000
from 10,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+16%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Fernandina Beach
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,954
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,019
+22%since 2000
from $24,517 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+91%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(9,216)
Black11.5%(1,320)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(610)
Asian1.1%(131)
Other1.6%(186)
Diversity Score42.1%(4,840)
Diversity Score
42
+5%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

Fernandina Beach, Florida has about 11,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fernandina Beach, Florida earns about $45,954 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 $289,500, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

About 32.7% 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 17.2% of people in Fernandina Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fernandina Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fernandina Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,722 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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