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CITY · 2020 ACS

Neptune Beach

Florida · 7,217 residents · 2.337 sq mi
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Neptune Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $427,800. Households here earn about 66% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,217
−1%since 2000
from 7,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Neptune Beach
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(362)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(325)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.5%(323)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.9%(354)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(390)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(1,016)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.8%(998)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(982)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.5%(1,116)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.3%(890)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(346)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(115)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,819
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,576 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,075
+77%since 2000
from $30,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$427,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,262
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−29%since 2009
from 6.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Neptune Beach on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,878)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(152)
Asian1%(75)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,302)
Black1%(73)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(382)
Asian1.2%(85)
Other3.5%(252)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(206)
Puerto Rican1.5%(110)
Cuban0.6%(45)
Argentine0.5%(33)
Spaniard0.3%(22)
Guatemalan0.2%(14)
Venezuelan0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.5%(38)
Filipino0.2%(16)
Chinese0.2%(11)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English14.5%(1,043)
German12.6%(912)
Irish11.1%(799)
Italian10.1%(728)
American9.8%(706)
Polish4.4%(321)
French3.6%(262)
Scottish3.6%(261)
Russian2.7%(197)
Welsh2.4%(173)
Dutch2%(146)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.9%(140)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(120)
Danish1.3%(91)
Greek1.1%(76)
Swiss0.9%(68)
British0.8%(58)
Portuguese0.8%(58)
Brazilian0.7%(49)
Moroccan0.6%(41)
Austrian0.5%(35)
Norwegian0.4%(31)
Arab0.4%(27)
Croatian0.3%(24)
Czech0.3%(20)
Ukrainian0.2%(17)
Syrian0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(7)
Swedish0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.9%(627)
Married67.1%(2,011)
Widowed2.8%(84)
Divorced9.1%(274)
Women 15+
Never married25.5%(857)
Married58.6%(1,967)
Widowed5.9%(198)
Divorced10%(337)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neptune Beach, Florida?

Neptune Beach, Florida has about 7,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neptune Beach, Florida earns about $95,819 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 $427,800, and the typical rent is about $1,262 a month.

How educated are people in Neptune Beach, Florida?

About 61.2% 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 6.6% 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 401 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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