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Fleming Island

Florida · 29,142 residents · 15.838 sq mi
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Fleming Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $278,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 76% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,142
+2%since 2019
from 28,676 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,840 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 1,811 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+4%since 2019
from 43.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,685
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $94,154 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,869
+5%since 2019
from $41,892 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $269,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,488 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(23,188)
Black6.4%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,915)
Asian2.1%(597)
Other3.9%(1,127)
Diversity Score41.9%(12,027)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(22,226)
Black5.4%(1,569)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,542)
Asian4.1%(1,193)
Other3.7%(1,086)
Diversity Score47.8%(13,940)
Diversity Score
48
+14%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
−3%since 2019
from 30.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
51.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fleming Island, Florida?

Fleming Island, Florida has about 29,142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fleming Island, Florida?

The typical household in Fleming Island, Florida earns about $101,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fleming Island, Florida expensive?

In Fleming Island, Florida, the median home is worth about $278,300, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Fleming Island, Florida?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fleming Island, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fleming Island, Florida?

About 3.3% of people in Fleming Island, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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