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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Chattanooga, TN

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- Chattanooga is 0% more densely populated than Fernandina Beach.
- People are 25.5% less likely to be married in Chattanooga.
- The Median Age is 20.0 years younger in Chattanooga.
 Fernandina Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock180,353329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
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 Population - 201011,377  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock155,554285,036,114
 Population - 19908,765  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now51.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,261.993.4
 Land Area11.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock7.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fernandina Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Fernandina Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 White74.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock30.3%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fernandina Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Married Population53.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.4%50.2%
 Never Married23.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.7%10.8%
 Widowed9.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households5,869  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock40,21380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 6 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 12 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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Reviews for Chattanooga    60 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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