Nassau County, Florida

History Nassau County was created in 1824. It was named for the Duchy of Nassau in Germany.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,880 km² (726 mi²). 1,688 km² (652 mi²) of it is land and 192 km² (74 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.24% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 57,663 people, 21,980 households, and 16,528 families residing in the county. The population density is 34/km² (88/mi²). There are 25,917 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (40/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 90.02% White, 7.74% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 21,980 households out of which 32.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.20% are married couples living together, 9.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.80% are non-families. 20.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 2.97.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $46,022, and the median income for a family is $52,477. Males have a median income of $37,027 versus $25,443 for females. The per capita income for the county is $22,836. 9.10% of the population and 6.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.90% are under the age of 18 and 8.90% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Callahan
• Fernandina Beach
• Hilliard
• Nassau Village-Ratliff
• Yulee