Fernandina Beach, FL population by race
The table below shows Fernandina Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,873 | 83.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,293 | 9.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 169 | 1.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 26 | 0.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 667 | 5.12% |
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Fernandina Beach population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Fernandina Beach has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fernandina Beach's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fernandina Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 83.46% are white, 9.92% are Black or African American, 1.30% are Asian, 0.20% are some other race and 5.12% are multiracial.
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Fernandina Beach, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Fernandina Beach is White with a population of 10,873 (83.46% of the total population).
Fernandina Beach 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fernandina Beach is White with a population of 10,873 (83.46% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 667 (5.12% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fernandina Beach, FL
By ethnicity, 1,602 (12.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,426 (87.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fernandina Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 9,818 (85.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fernandina Beach, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fernandina Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Fernandina Beach Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 9,818 | 85.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,293 | 11.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 169 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 146 | 1.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fernandina Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 701 (43.76% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fernandina Beach, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fernandina Beach's Hispanic population.
Fernandina Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 679 | 42.38% |
| Puerto Rican | 79 | 4.93% |
| Cuban | 143 | 8.93% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 701 | 43.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fernandina Beach, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.30% of Fernandina Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fernandina Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 701 (43.76% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fernandina Beach, FL have?
Fernandina Beach, FL has 1,293 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.92% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fernandina Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fernandina Beach, FL?
With 87.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fernandina Beach.
That being said, with a 9.92% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fernandina Beach.
What is the majority race in Fernandina Beach, FL?
With a population of 10,873 (83.46% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fernandina Beach.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fernandina Beach, with 9.92% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
