City · Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, city, in Escambia County, Florida. Pensacola had 53,817 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 54,312 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 54,036 (±54). GEOID 1255925.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,817
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 54,312 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,036 ±54
Median household income
$74,212
±$2,962 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$314,400
±$15,208 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,322
±$48 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Pensacola and what county is it in?
Pensacola is a city in Escambia County, Florida. It covers 22.8 square miles of land, 2,385 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pensacola is in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pensacola, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,817 people lived in Pensacola on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Florida grew 8.9%. The 2020 Census counted 54,312 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 54,036 (±54).
| Measure | Pensacola | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,036 ±54 | 325,923 | +1,394 |
| Households | 25,109 ±678 | 129,027 | +3,029 |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.06 | 2.38 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 28,298 ±695 | 149,217 | +3,185 |
Pensacola's population since 2000
From 56,255 in 2000 to 53,817 in 2025: down 4.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pensacola as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pensacola?
The median resident of Pensacola is 41.3 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.7%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pensacola | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±1.1 | 38.1 | +4.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±1.4 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3% ±1.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±1.6 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.9% ±2.3 pts | 61.7% | +4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.7% ±2.1 pts | 20.8% | −7.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | +1.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±1.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1% ±1.1 pts | 5.7% | +1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±1.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.2% ±1.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±1.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±1.8 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±1.3 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.0% ±2.4 pts | 29.7% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1% ±1.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±2.2 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pensacola earn?
Half of Pensacola's 25,109 households earn less than $74,212 a year (±$2,962), against $67,500 in Escambia County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,141 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,071 after inflation. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pensacola | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,212 ±$2,962 | $67,500 | +$12,071 |
| Mean household income | $104,146 ±$5,371 | $90,802 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,536 ±$2,323 | $36,825 | +$7,870 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±1.7 pts | 14.7% | −4.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9% ±4.9 pts | 22.4% | −10.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4% ±1.8 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±0.9 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±1.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pensacola?
Owners occupy 64.2% of Pensacola's occupied homes and renters 35.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,400 by its owner (±$15,208). The median renter pays $1,322 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pensacola | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,400 ±$15,208 | $257,200 | +$89,429 |
| Median gross rent | $1,322 ±$48 | $1,321 | +$148 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8% ±5.1 pts | 46.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,804 ±$105 | $1,654 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2% ±2.3 pts | 64.8% | +4.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.8% ±2.3 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 28,298 ±695 | 149,217 | +3,185 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8% ±1.9 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±1.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.7% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pensacola building?
Builders took permits for 88 new housing units in Pensacola in 2025 (88 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pensacola work and get to work?
72.9% of Pensacola's workers drive alone and 16.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Pensacola | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8% ±2.0 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±1.4 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.9% ±2.7 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±1.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.7% ±2.6 pts | 13.6% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±1.4 | 23.5 min | +2.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pensacola?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Pensacola, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $16,967 (Tract 4) to $138,500 (Tract 9).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10.01Escambia County | 5,715 | $97,846 |
| Tract 11.01Escambia County | 6,039 | $103,086 |
| Tract 11.04Escambia County | 5,673 | $73,630 |
| Tract 13Escambia County | 4,335 | $50,000 |
| Tract 12.01Escambia County | 4,951 | $66,212 |
| Tract 4Escambia County | 3,651 | $16,967 |
| Tract 8.02Escambia County | 2,957 | $91,319 |
| Tract 3Escambia County | 2,765 | $67,070 |
| Tract 11.03Escambia County | 3,141 | $109,375 |
| Tract 10.02Escambia County | 2,659 | $63,822 |
| Tract 9Escambia County | 2,413 | $138,500 |
| Tract 1Escambia County | 2,203 | $68,047 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pensacola) · Census block assignment files
How does Pensacola compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pensacola is the 766th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 58th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Pensacola ranks 354th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 58th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 286th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 316th | 770 |
| Median household income | 354th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 226th | 763 |
| Median home value | 426th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 496th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 295th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 188th | 733 |
| Median age | 435th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 512th | 760 |
| Work from home | 275th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 666th | 764 |
Pensacola's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Pensacola with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pensacola?
6 of the 57 figures for Pensacola on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pensacola are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pensacola.