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Green Cove Springs, FL


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Green Cove Springs, Florida

Green Cove Springs, Florida, in Clay county, is 23 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Jacksonville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,378 people in Green Cove Springs.

The People and Families of Green Cove Springs

In Green Cove Springs, about 49% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Green Cove Springs than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Green Cove Springs had a median family income of $40,443.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($26,260) in Green Cove Springs. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Green Cove Springs Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Green Cove Springs is owner-occupied. The city is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Green Cove Springs, 89% of commuters drive to work. Green Cove Springs is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Green Cove Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Green Cove Springs Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Green Cove Springs Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Green Cove Springs Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Green Cove Springs, FL

Comparing Green Cove Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens85
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men35
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime12

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