Nassau County, Florida
Nassau County: county in Florida, United States
About
Nassau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,314 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 91,113 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fernandina Beach. The county was created 201 years ago in 1824.
County Snapshot
Nassau County at a glance
Nassau County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Fernandina BeachPopulation 13,290
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Quick Facts about Nassau County
| Population | 91,113 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Different from | Nassau County |
| Area | 1880 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 10.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 89.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6106,-81.7714 |
| Named for | Duchy of Nassau |
| Capital | Fernandina Beach |
| Establishment | December 29, 1824 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:17:07 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 48 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 19.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Nassau County is located at 30°36'38"N 81°46'17"W (30.6105800, -81.7714200). It has 3 neighbors: Duval County, Camden County and Charlton County.
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The largest city of Nassau County is Fernandina Beach with a population of 13,290. Other cities include, Hilliard population 3,265 and Callahan population 1,388. See all Nassau County cities & populated places.
Nassau County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nassau County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fernandina Beach | 13,290 | City in Nassau County, Florida, United States |
| Yulee | 11,491 | Census designated place |
| Hilliard | 3,265 | Human settlement in Nassau County, Florida, United States of America |
| Callahan | 1,388 | Town in Florida, United States |
Weather
Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. West wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nassau County
Official Website- Fernandina Beach
Demographics
The population of Nassau County increased by 19.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73,314 | - | census |
| 2011 | 74,148 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 74,519 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 75,384 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 76,250 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 77,951 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 80,055 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 82,925 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 85,936 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 88,625 | 3.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 91,113 | 2.73% | estimation process |
People born in Nassau County (1)
Van C. Swearingen was born in Nassau County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nassau County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 1,351,334 people.
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|---|---|---|
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