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New Bern, NC vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Fernandina Beach is 0% more densely populated than New Bern.
- People are 9.4% more likely to be married in Fernandina Beach.
- The Median Age is 16.2 years older in Fernandina Beach.
 New Bern, NCFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,697329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.738.4
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 Population - 201029,505  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,549285,036,114
 Population - 199017,363  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock26.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,109.993.4
 Land Area28.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Bern, NCFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 New Bern, NCFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.7%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Bern, NCFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population48.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.8%50.2%
 Never Married29.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households14,005  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,74580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock62.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,043  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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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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