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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Decatur, AL

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- Decatur is 0% more densely populated than Fernandina Beach.
- People are 6.2% less likely to be married in Decatur.
- The Median Age is 16.1 years younger in Decatur.
 Fernandina Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock57,303329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
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 Population - 201011,377  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock53,929285,036,114
 Population - 19908,765  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now51.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,058.993.4
 Land Area11.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fernandina Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Fernandina Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 White74.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock22.6%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fernandina Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 Married Population53.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married23.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.3%10.8%
 Widowed9.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households5,869  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,19980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.9%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 5 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 11 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 Decatur    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville about 6 months ago. I love it! Traffic is mostly light, even at rush hour. You have enough shopping amenities here you rarely have to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I moved to Decatur three months ago from Huntsville and I am very satisfied with the city. Decatur boasts many amenities: on the river, surrounded on two sides by  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville a little over a year ago. I'm just not a big fan for a few reasons. #1 Brownsferry Nuclear Power Plant is exactly 10.43 miles from my  More

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