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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Ocean City, MD

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- Ocean City is 0% more densely populated than Fernandina Beach.
- People are 5.3% less likely to be married in Ocean City.
- The Median Age is 0.5 years younger in Ocean City.
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean City, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,869329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.238.4
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 Population - 201011,377  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,173285,036,114
 Population - 19908,765  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now51.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,555.593.4
 Land Area11.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean City, MDUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock22.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8411.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean City, MDUnited States
 White74.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fernandina Beach, FLOcean City, MDUnited States
 Married Population53.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.7%50.2%
 Never Married23.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.9%10.8%
 Widowed9.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.822.60
 Households5,869  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,78080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children11.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock65.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,124  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock4.0%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 Ocean City    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The town itself if quaint but typically coastal. In high season you will crawl from traffic light to traffic light. Maybe place to be single but don't grow old alone.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Not that bad at all. My family stays here every summer, and we have no problems. The crime rating is only a 10 because the boardwalk gets a lot of petty theft and drunk  More

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Over 12 years ago

Crime here really isnt a 10. The boardwalk gets a lot of drunk people and petty theft during the summer, and that skews the results. Ive stayed here in OC every summer  More

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