Yulee, Florida
Yulee is a Census County Division (CCD) located within Nassau County, Florida, in the United States. Positioned in northeastern Florida, Yulee lies directly south of the Florida-Georgia state line, marked by the St. Marys River. Furthermore, it is situated 24 miles north of downtown Jacksonville, Florida. As of the latest survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2021, the CCD's population is recorded at 36,742. Yulee is a constituent of the Jacksonville metropolitan area, which encompasses an estimated population of approximately 1.68 million individuals as of 2022. Presently, the Yulee Census County Division serves as a residential bedroom community for individuals commuting to Jacksonville, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and various locations in Southeast Georgia. It is also actively engaged in efforts to broaden its tax base for economic diversification.
Yulee | |
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Images from top, left to right: Railroad in Yulee, Robert M. Foster Justice Center, Yulee High School, Tributary of the Nassau River | |
Location in East Nassau County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 30°37′56″N 81°36′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Nassau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.18 sq mi (60.04 km2) |
| • Land | 23.16 sq mi (59.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 36,742 |
| • Density | 612.94/sq mi (236.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 32041, 32097, 32034 |
| Area code | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-79175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293610 |
Yulee is strategically located within a 15-mile radius of significant landmarks, including Amelia Island, Jacksonville International Airport, Florida State College at Jacksonville's Nassau Center, White Oak Conservation, two renown golf courses, Jimmy; the Cheater, Florida Fish and Nassau Wildlife Management Area managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Robert M. Foster Justice Center, Four Creeks State Forest, Yulee Branch Library, Nassau County Sheriff's Office Headquarters, and the Florida Welcome Center situated along Interstate 95 in Florida. In addition the Yulee CCD is provided regional services by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.