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Fernandina Beach

Florida · 13,052 residents · 11.84 sq mi
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Fernandina Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,595. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $332,500. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,052
+24%since 2000
from 10,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
+36%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Fernandina Beach
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,595
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,472
+90%since 2000
from $24,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,144
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(10,633)
Black7.7%(1,001)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(821)
Asian0.9%(114)
Other0.6%(77)
Diversity Score35.3%(4,607)
Diversity Score
35
−12%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

Fernandina Beach, Florida has about 13,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fernandina Beach, Florida earns about $76,595 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 $332,500, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.

How educated are people in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

About 44.4% 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 11.8% 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 4,287 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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