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Nassau County

Florida · 90,352 residents · 648.681 sq mi
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Nassau County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,998. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,700. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90,352
+57%since 2000
from 57,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+22%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K55K71K87K103K1990201020202024Nassau County
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,998
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,787
+65%since 2000
from $22,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(51,323)
Black7.7%(4,436)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(873)
Asian0.4%(251)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.4%(12,945)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(75,817)
Black5.5%(4,945)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(4,449)
Asian1%(863)
Other2.5%(2,281)
Diversity Score32.2%(29,053)
Segregation Score28.1%(25,348)
Diversity Score
32
+43%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nassau County, Florida?

Nassau County, Florida has about 90,352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nassau County, Florida?

The typical household in Nassau County, Florida earns about $72,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nassau County, Florida expensive?

In Nassau County, Florida, the median home is worth about $243,700, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Nassau County, Florida?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nassau County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nassau County, Florida?

About 9.8% of people in Nassau County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nassau County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Nassau County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46,411 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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