Escambia County, FL

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2023 Population

323,275

0.616% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.1

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

14.5%

2.43% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$65,715

6.61% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$234,200

13.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

142,204

1.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Escambia County, FL had a population of 323k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $65,715. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Escambia County, FL grew from 321,296 to 323,275, a 0.616% increase and its median household income grew from $61,642 to $65,715, a 6.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Escambia County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.36%).

None of the households in Escambia County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Escambia County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Escambia County, FL are University of West Florida (4,224 degrees awarded in 2023), Pensacola State College (2,184 degrees), and George Stone Technical College (400 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Escambia County, FL was $234,200, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in Escambia County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Escambia County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Escambia County, FL borders Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, AL, and Santa Rosa County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Escambia County, FL is home to a population of 323k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.66% of Escambia County, FL residents were born outside of the country (18.3k people).

In 2023, there were 2.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (201k people) in Escambia County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Escambia County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Escambia County, FL was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Escambia County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Escambia County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
201k ± 988
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
68k ± 1.55k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
21.3k ± 1.78k

6.62%

Hispanic Population

21.4k people

6.62% of the people in Escambia County, FL are hispanic (21.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Escambia County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

5.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.3k people

5.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17k people

As of 2023, 5.66% of Escambia County, FL residents (18.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Escambia County, FL was 5.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Escambia County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,722 ± 930
Vietnam
8,494 ± 567
Gulf War (1990s)
7,218 ± 654

Escambia County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Escambia County, FL employs 142k people. The largest industries in Escambia County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (21,226 people), Retail Trade (17,729 people), and Educational Services (13,236 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,542), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,065), and Utilities ($60,265).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

142k

2023 Value

± 3,373

1.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Escambia County, FL grew at a rate of 1.58%, from 140k employees to 142k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Escambia County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,961 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,661 people), and Management Occupations (13,478 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Escambia County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

142k

2023 Value

± 3,373

1.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Escambia County, FL grew at a rate of 1.58%, from 140k employees to 142k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Escambia County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (21,226 people), Retail Trade (17,729 people), and Educational Services (13,236 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Escambia County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Escambia County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,577

Median earning men ± $1,463

$36,066

Median earning women ± $748

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,289), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,061), and Manufacturing ($57,917).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,962), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,482), and Wholesale Trade ($44,191).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

568
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
520
Construction
487
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.49M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$774k
Finance and Insurance
$582k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Escambia County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.26%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.26%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Escambia County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Escambia County, FL awarded 7,095 degrees. The student population of Escambia County, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 9,390 male students and 14,893 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Escambia County, FL are White (4,417 and 64.2%), followed by Black or African American (972 and 14.1%), Hispanic or Latino (737 and 10.7%), and Two or More Races (378 and 5.49%).

The largest universities in Escambia County, FL by number of degrees awarded are University of West Florida (4,224 and 59.5%), Pensacola State College (2,184 and 30.8%), and George Stone Technical College (400 and 5.64%).

The most popular majors in Escambia County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,420 and 20%), Registered Nursing (674 and 9.5%), and General Special Education & Teaching (327 and 4.61%).

The median tuition cost in Escambia County, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,803 for in-state students and $11,744 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Escambia County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 24,283 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 24,283 students enrolled in Escambia County, FL, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,325 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
143 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
368 degrees awarded
General Psychology
177 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Escambia County, FL was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Escambia County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of West Florida
4,224 degrees awarded
Pensacola State College
2,184 degrees awarded
George Stone Technical College
400 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of West Florida with 4,224 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,619 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Escambia County, FL, which is 0.585 times less than the 4,476 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,417 degrees mean that there were 4.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 972 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,511) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,259) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Escambia County, FL was $234,200 in 2023, which is 0.772 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $206,400 to $234,200, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Escambia County, FL is 64%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Escambia County, FL have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Escambia County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Escambia County, FL is $65,715. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Escambia County, FL was Census Tract 26.02 with a value of $167,962, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $129,125 and $114,306.

In 2023, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Escambia County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.6%.

Housing

Property

$234,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,947

$82,106

Median Property Taxes

±$2,357

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Escambia County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Escambia County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64% of the housing units in Escambia County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Escambia County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 26.02
Census Tract 25
Census Tract 9

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Escambia County, FL was Census Tract 26.02 with a value of $167,962, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $129,125 and $114,306.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Escambia County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,715

Median Household Income

± $1,773

128k

Number of Households

± 3,159

In 2023, the median household income of the 128k households in Escambia County, FL grew to $65,715 from the previous year's value of $61,642.

The following chart displays the households in Escambia County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Escambia County, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.4%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)
Carpooled (8.93%)

In 2023, 70.4% of workers in Escambia County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Escambia County, FL have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Escambia County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Escambia County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Escambia County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Escambia County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Escambia County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Escambia County, FL (44.1k out of 305k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Escambia County, FL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 28.1% of the children was living in poverty in Escambia County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.9% of the population of Escambia County, FL has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 5.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Escambia County, FL see 1338 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.372% decrease from the previous year (1343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1414 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 453 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,338 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Escambia County, FL

Primary care physicians in Escambia County, FL see an average of 1,338 patients per year. This represents a 0.372% decrease from the previous year (1,343 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Escambia County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.1%

Uninsured

35.8%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

19.1%

Non-Group

5.13%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Escambia County, FL grew by 4.3% from 11.6% to 12.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Escambia County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.6 in Escambia County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Escambia County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.4% in Escambia County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Escambia County, FL.