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Neptune Beach

Florida · 7,037 residents · 2.337 sq mi
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Neptune Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,706. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 43% 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 $356,400. Households here earn about 25% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,037
−3%since 2000
from 7,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,011 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Neptune Beach
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,706
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,576 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,935
+44%since 2000
from $30,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,016
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+112%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,878)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(152)
Asian1%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(691)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(6,464)
Black1.2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino4%(278)
Asian0.8%(58)
Other3.2%(223)
Diversity Score21.2%(1,495)
Diversity Score
21
+123%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neptune Beach, Florida?

Neptune Beach, Florida has about 7,037 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neptune Beach, Florida earns about $59,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neptune Beach, Florida expensive?

In Neptune Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $356,400, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Neptune Beach, Florida?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Neptune Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neptune Beach, Florida?

About 9.6% of people in Neptune Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neptune Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Neptune Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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