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Santa Maria, CA vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Fernandina Beach is 0% more densely populated than Santa Maria.
- People are 15.7% more likely to be married in Fernandina Beach.
- The Median Age is 27.5 years older in Fernandina Beach.
 Santa Maria, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,697329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.738.4
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 Population - 201099,633  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,549285,036,114
 Population - 199061,284  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock26.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,109.993.4
 Land Area22.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Maria, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%  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 643.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Santa Maria, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 White15.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.7%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Santa Maria, CAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.8%50.2%
 Never Married41.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households28,803  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,74580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock62.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,963  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews
C · Orcutt, CA
Orcutt Instead
Over 7 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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Kimberly · Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Can't Be Defined
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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SARA  · Santa Maria, CA
Unpredictable weather with no extremes.
Over 17 years ago

The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews
frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
THE SECRET ISLAND OF FLORIDA
Over 5 years ago

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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frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
Paradise in Florida
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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jack · Fernandina Beach, FL
good place
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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