Yulee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, Florida, United States. The population is currently 13,037 as of July 2017. Yulee is part of the Jacksonville metropolitan area, which was home to 1,478,212 people in 2017. Today, Yulee is a residential bedroom community for those who commute to Jacksonville, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, or other locations in Southeast Georgia, but is working to diversify it's tax base.
Yulee is located within 15 miles of Amelia Island and the Jacksonville International Airport and is home to the Florida State College at Jacksonville's Nassau Center, the White Oak Conservation, two renown golf courses, the Nassau Wildlife Management Area, Robert M. Foster Justice Center, Four Creeks State Forest, the Yulee Branch Library, Nassau County Sheriff's Office Headquarters, and the Florida Welcome Center on Interstate 95. In addition Yulee is provided regional services by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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History
A post office called Yulee has been in operation since 1893. The community was named for David Levy Yulee, a United States Senator from Florida.
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Geography
Yulee is located at 30°37?50?N 81°34?26?W (30.630679, -81.573981).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 59.6 km² (23.0 mi²), of which 59.5 km² (23.0 mi²) is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) (0.09%) is water.
Neighborhoods
There are more than 10 neighborhoods within Yulee's area.
Area code
Yulee is covered by area code:
- 904
ZIP codes
Yulee is covered by two ZIP codes:
- 32041
- 32097
Demographics
The United States Census in 2014 stated that Yulee had a total population of 11,609, and of which 5,564 were male (47.9%) and 6,045 were female (52.1%). The population of Yulee is 2.3% foreign born and 97.7% native born.
In total 4,797 housing units were within the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.2% White, 7.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. 77.9% of the population was 18 years of age or older.
Climate
Like much of the south Atlantic region of the United States, Yulee has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with mild weather during winters and hot and humid weather during summers. Seasonal rainfall is concentrated in the warmest months from May through September, while the driest months are from November through April. Due to Yulee's low latitude and proximity to the coast it allows for very little cold weather, and winters are typically mild and sunny.
Economy
The average household income is $71,477 and the average home value is $234,194. In total there are 5,242 total housing units and of which 3,493 are owner occupied, 1,323 are renter occupied, and 426 units are vacant.
Yulee has a number of outdoor festivals and events, the most prominent of which is the annual Holiday Festival and Parade. Yulee has numerous restaurants, cafes, and several bars. By night, Yulee offers nightlife frequented by locals, young professionals, students from the nearby college, and tourists. Yulee has a sports complex and gymnasium.
Yulee is home to two world-class golf courses: The Golf Club at North Hampton was designed in part by Arnold Palmer, and is over 7,000 acres, has 18 holes and a 72 par. and the Amelia National Golf & Country Club, designed by Tom Fazio which has 18 holes and a 72 par.
Yulee is the headquarters for the Nassau County Economic Development Board, which represents all of Nassau County as a desirable place to relocate a business or to expand an existing business. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is also headquartered in Yulee. In November 2017 it was announced that the University of Florida will be building two health and fitness facilities. In January of 2018 the large energy company Florida Public Utilities announced that they will be relocating to Yulee and will be building a new 55,000 square foot corporate headquarters.
The Florida Welcome Center located in Yulee is a "tourist information house", located near the Florida/Georgia state line on I-95. This center provides incoming visitors with a variety of information on travel, highways, sports, climate, accommodations, cities, outdoor recreation, and attractions. In tribute to the citrus industry (which historically has been a major part of Florida's economy), every visitor is offered a free cup of Florida citrus juice (orange or grapefruit).
Rayonier
In March 2016 the Rayonier announced that they would be building a new corporate headquarters in Yulee. Rayonier also plans to develop a 24,000 acre pine forest in Yulee into a community complete with housing, offices, medical facilities, shopping centers, light industrial facilities and schools. The development, starting with 4,200 acres and is called Wildlight. Rayonier is also working with Nassau County to develop the Wildlight Elementary School at a cost of $26 million which is scheduled to open for the start of the 2017-2018 academic year with 600 students.
Local Government
Fire and rescue
Yulee is served by its own fire department and two additional regional fire stations, the all-career Nassau County Fire Rescue Stations 30 and 70. The Yulee Volunteer Fire Department is dispatched along with the County department to all fire calls in the Yulee area.
Police services
The Nassau County Sheriff's Office provides services for the citizens of Yulee and Nassau County. The Office of the Sheriff has a duty to enforce both the Florida Constitution and Florida state laws and statutes, and to provide for the security, safety and well being of its citizens. This is accomplished through the delivery of law enforcement services, the operation of the Nassau County Jail and Detention Center, and the provision of court security. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office Headquarters is located at 76001 Bobby Moore Cir, Yulee, FL 32097.
Judicial complex
The Robert M. Foster Justice Center (previously known as the Nassau County, Florida Judicial Complex) is located in Yulee. The facility was opened in 2004 to augment the historic Nassau County Courthouse located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This facility contains over 111,000 square feet and cost over $20 million to build.
Education
Higher Education
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), a state college in the Florida College System, has a campus named the Nassau Center located in Yulee. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Nassau Center offers courses, certificates, and degree programs in various fields and includes an Outdoor Education Center, which is a 16-acre natural space owned by FSCJ.
Also in the area are the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University in Jacksonville.
K-12 Education
Public primary and secondary schools in Yulee and Nassau County are administered by Nassau County Public Schools, which is governed by a six-member Nassau County School Board. In total 21 total schools comprise the Nassau County Public Schools and the system currently enrolls 11,155 students.
Public secondary schools:
- Yulee High School (9-12)
- Yulee Middle (6-8)
Public primary schools:
- Wildlight Elementary School (Kindergarten-5 and ESE)
- Yulee Elementary (3-5)
- Yulee Primary (Pre Kindergarten-2)
Private schools:
- Nassau Christian School (Pre Kindergarten-12)
Continuing Education
Yulee provides adult education in a variety of subjects at the FSCJ Nassau Center and at the Yulee Public Library.
Library
The Nassau County Public Library System has a Yulee Branch Library located within the Florida State College of Jacksonville Nassau Campus in Yulee.
Healthcare
There are 14 hospitals in or near Yulee.
Notable people
- Kris Anderson - National Basketball Association player with the Milwaukee Bucks
- George Crady - Former member of the Florida House of Representatives
- Derrick Henry - football, 2015 Heisman Trophy Winner running back at Alabama, and the Tennessee Titans
- Kyle Denney - Major League Baseball catcher
- DJ Stewart - baseball left fielder at Florida State University
- Zack Taylor - Major League Baseball player and manager for the St. Louis Browns
See also
- Nassau County, Florida
- First Coast
- Florida State College at Jacksonville
- White Oak Conservation
- White Oak Golf Course
- First Coast Commuter Rail
- Jacksonville Transportation Authority
- Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District
- Yulee High School
- Florida Welcome Center
- Science First
Gallery
References
External links
- FCCJ's Betty Cook Center
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