Nassau County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nassau County is located in Florida with a total population of 94,653. It is the 37th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nassau County is 46.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nassau County is $88,900. This is 24% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $351,100. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nassau County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.3% vs 51.4%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.