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2012 Economic Yearbook
Northeast Florida Economic Indicators
St. Augustine/St. Johns County
EDC Vice President Norman Gregory says the region is getting more interest from international companies. [Photo: Scott S. Smith] |
St. Johns Population: 202,947 | ||||
Population Growth Rate (2008-12): 4.97% | ||||
Population by Age: | ||||
0-14 | 15-19 | 20-39 | 40-64 | 65+ |
18.15% | 7.14% | 20.88% | 37.01% | 16.82% |
Per Capita Income: $50,422 |
Orange Park/Clay County
Construction of the first segment of the First Coast Outer Beltway should provide a big jobs boost while opening areas for development, says Danita Andrews, vice president of economic development for the Chamber of Commerce. The county is moving forward with a business park development near Green Cove Springs. Healthcare and green manufacturing are growing along with IT and business services. Orange Park Medical Center is continuing its expansion, adding a cardiac unit and a Level 2 trauma center. Last October, the county finished its first target industry analysis, providing some long-term economic development strategies.
Clay Population: 201,986 | ||||
Population Growth Rate (2008-12): 1.91% | ||||
Population by Age: | ||||
0-14 | 15-19 | 20-39 | 40-64 | 65+ |
20.69% | 7.63% | 23.69% | 35.23% | 12.76% |
Per Capita Income: $35,483 |
Nassau County
Omni Hotels and Resorts at Amelia Island Plantation is spending $85 million, adding 155 rooms and expanding the conference center and retail area in an effort to lure more corporate and event travel business. The expansion is scheduled for completion next March, when Omni expects to add 160 jobs, says Steve Rieck, executive director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board. The Villages at Amelia, a retail complex in Yulee anchored by Publix, Kohl's and TJ Maxx, will bring another 450 jobs. Aerospace manufacturer ALM Technologies is relocating to Yulee from Brunswick, Ga., bringing 30 jobs averaging $41,267 a year. Nassau has suspended impact fees for 2012. Diamond Industrial Park, which is owned by Rayonier, is going through a major-site certification process and will be the second major site in northeast Florida behind Cecil Field. Nassau also hopes to start development of the 27,000-acre East Nassau Community Planning Area, a mixed-use project, including offices and retail.
Nassau Population: 76,563 | ||||
Population Growth Rate (2008-12): 1.70% | ||||
Population by Age: | ||||
0-14 | 15-19 | 20-39 | 40-64 | 65+ |
17.59% | 6.01% | 21.89% | 36.63% | 17.88% |
Per Capita Income: $46,591 |