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Fernandina Beach

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Total population

13,420

Median home value

$555,400

53.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$97,903

Fernandina Beach$98k
National$74k

Air quality index

36Good
Coordinates30.66°, -81.45°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Found in Florida, United States, Fernandina Beach is classified as a small city in public datasets. Population sits at roughly 13,420 according to the open data we track. On the world map it falls within the Western Hemisphere, specifically at 30.658°, -81.452°. Based on its warm temperate position, residents likely encounter warm summers and cool winters. Open solar datasets indicate about 1,750 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year, combined with sunshine for roughly 68% of daylight hours. The city extends across about 30.7 km². That works out to roughly 437 residents per square kilometre — a moderate population density. Read on for charts and tables covering demographics, climate, hazards, schools, wildlife and other open-data indicators for Fernandina Beach.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
58.6
Median home value
$555,400
Housing units
8,168
Poverty rate
11.3%
Unemployment
2.6%

Race & ethnicity

White
84.8%
Black
8.3%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic
10.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
30.6581
Longitude
-81.4515
Water area
0.79 mi²
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

US AQI — Good
36
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
6.9
PM10 (µg/m³)
7.7
Ozone (µg/m³)
59
NO₂ (µg/m³)
4.4

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.5%
Diabetes
8%
Adult obesity
32.6%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Adult smoking
10.4%
No leisure activity
16.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
266,156
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    9,028
  • Carolina Wren
    Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
    7,150
  • Great Egret
    Ardea alba Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    6,560
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    6,086
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,828
  • Laughing Gull
    Leucophaeus atricilla (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,791
  • Tufted Titmouse
    Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    5,764
  • Carolina Chickadee
    Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
    5,688

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
12
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
1
Other
3

Largest nearby schools

  • YULEE HIGH SCHOOL
    High · YULEE · 1,407 students · 19.8:1 ratio
  • YULEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · YULEE · 1,202 students · 19.4:1 ratio
  • FERNANDINA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
    Other · FERNANDINA BEACH · 1,025 students · 19.3:1 ratio
  • FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · FERNANDINA BEACH · 686 students · 20.8:1 ratio
  • YULEE PRIMARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · YULEE · 658 students · 13.7:1 ratio
  • YULEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · YULEE · 636 students · 17.2:1 ratio
  • SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · FERNANDINA BEACH · 628 students · 14.3:1 ratio
  • EMMA LOVE HARDEE ELEMENTARY
    Elementary · FERNANDINA BEACH · 621 students · 15.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
0
Largest magnitude
—
Largest event
—

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in Florida

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.79
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,750

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
3,586
Avg daily Wikipedia views
120
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island - Fernandina Beach, Florida
Amelia Island - Fernandina Beach, Florida
2014
The Treasure of Fernandina Beach, Florida
The Treasure of Fernandina Beach, Florida
Belinda Jo Adams · 2017
The ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach, Florida
Water Resources Support Center (U.S.) · 1997
The Ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach, Florida
Water Resources Support Center (U.S.) · 1986
Flood insurance study, supplement
1982
St. Michael Parish
John Pulsinelli · 2022
Geologic and hydrologic data from a test-monitor well at Fernandina Beach, Florida
David P. Brown · 1980
Sudoku Genius Mind Exercises Volume 1
Fernandina Bea State of Mind Collection · 2019

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
Seen 2026-07-04
Saltmarsh mallow
Saltmarsh mallow
Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
Seen 2026-07-04
Asian Horntail
Asian Horntail
Eriotremex formosanus
Seen 2026-07-04
Tricolored Heron
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Seen 2026-07-03
Double-crested Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Seen 2026-07-03
Great Egret
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Seen 2026-07-03
Roseate Spoonbill
Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Seen 2026-07-03
White Ibis
White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Seen 2026-07-03
Brown Anole
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
Seen 2026-07-03

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site
NASSAU RIVER NEAR TISONIA, FL
Distance
11.1 mi
Streamflow
15,900 cfs
Gage height
11.9 ft
Water temp
28.5 °C

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-07-05 05:30 UTC.

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Open-Meteo Air Quality (CAMS)
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET