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San Diego, CA vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Fernandina Beach is 0% more densely populated than San Diego.
- People are 14.5% more likely to be married in Fernandina Beach.
- The Median Age is 21.3 years older in Fernandina Beach.
 San Diego, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,697329,725,481
 Female Population49.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.738.4
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 Population - 20101,305,632  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,549285,036,114
 Population - 19901,110,549  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock26.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now28.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,109.993.4
 Land Area325.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Diego, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  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 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 San Diego, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 White42.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.7%12.2%
 Asian16.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Diego, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population46.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.8%50.2%
 Never Married40.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households509,347  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,74580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock62.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households204,848  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. 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 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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