Fernandina Beach is a city located in Nassau County Florida. Fernandina Beach has a 2024 population of 13,832. Fernandina Beach is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,092 in 2020.
The average household income in Fernandina Beach is $121,266 with a poverty rate of 11.42%. The median age in Fernandina Beach is 57.6 years: 54.5 years for males, and 59.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fernandina Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,873 | 83.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,293 | 9.92% |
| Two or more races | 667 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 169 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,068 | 2.09 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Married | 2,875 | 2.6 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 2,356 | 1.12 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 545 | 3.23 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Male | 292 | 2.76 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 2.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,009 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,234 | 29.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,096 | 19.25% |
| High School Graduate | 2,031 | 18.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 2,127 | 19.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,692 | 8,459 | 4,605 |
| Black | 1,113 | 988 | 369 |
| Hispanic | 860 | 824 | 184 |
| 2+ Races | 372 | 337 | 194 |
| Asian | 125 | 125 | 90 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,889 | $42,852 | $34,698 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,186 | $122,292 | $57,933 |
| High School Graduate | $33,650 | $45,234 | $27,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,393 | $40,679 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,479 | $51,859 | $36,980 |
| Some College | $45,247 | $56,200 | $31,042 |
$45,479
Average Earnings
$51,859
Average Male
$36,980
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.1% of Fernandina Beach residents speak only English, while 8.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,618 | 796 | 8.28% |
| Black | 1,259 | 464 | 36.85% |
| Multiple | 667 | 116 | 17.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,602 | 107 | 6.68% |
| Asian | 169 | 20 | 11.83% |
11.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fernandina Beach is Black, with 36.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fernandina Beach is Hispanic, with 6.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.34% |
| Some College | 15.77% |
| High School | 12.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.1% |
| Female Employed | 6.49% |
| Male Employed | 1.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,320 | $133,086 |
| Households | $86,494 | $121,266 |
| Married Families | $127,021 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,842 | $101,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,518
Number of Veterans
1,424
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 693 |
| First Gulf War | 503 |
| Second Gulf War | 319 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 614 |
| 75+ | 416 |
| 35 to 54 | 248 |
| 55 to 64 | 229 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,441 | 14.73% |
| Black | 41 | 3.66% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.16%
Born in Fernandina Beach
93.09%
Native Born
6.91%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
4.7%
Naturalized
93.09% of Fernandina Beach residents were born in the United States, with 32.16% having been born in Florida. 2.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,757 | 185 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 14,572 | 185 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 14,387 | 185 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 14,202 | 185 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 14,017 | 185 | 1.34% |
| 2024 | 13,832 | 185 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 13,647 | 253 | 1.89% |
| 2022 | 13,394 | 94 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 13,300 | 208 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 13,092 | -39 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 13,131 | 593 | 4.73% |
| 2018 | 12,538 | 314 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 12,224 | 273 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 11,951 | 90 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 11,861 | 182 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 11,679 | 70 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 11,609 | 110 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 11,499 | 41 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 11,458 | 81 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 11,377 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,549 | 1,784 | 20.35% |
| 1990 | 8,765 | 1,541 | 21.33% |
| 1980 | 7,224 | 269 | 3.87% |
| 1970 | 6,955 | -321 | -4.41% |
| 1960 | 7,276 | 2,856 | 64.62% |
| 1950 | 4,420 | 928 | 26.58% |
| 1940 | 3,492 | 469 | 15.51% |
| 1930 | 3,023 | -124 | -3.94% |
| 1920 | 3,147 | -335 | -9.62% |
| 1910 | 3,482 | 237 | 7.3% |
| 1900 | 3,245 | 442 | 15.77% |
| 1890 | 2,803 | 241 | 9.41% |
| 1880 | 2,562 | -12,195 | -82.64% |