Ferry Pass, FL

Census Place

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2023 Population
30,467
6.1% 1-year decline
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
36.4
1.39% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
13.3%
11.7% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$64,368
3.12% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$243,600
19.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
14,516
5.19% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Ferry Pass, FL had a population of 30.5k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $64,368. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ferry Pass, FL declined from 32,447 to 30,467, a −6.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,420 to $64,368, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ferry Pass, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.09%), White (Hispanic) (2.92%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.1%).

None of the households in Ferry Pass, 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.

96.9% of the residents in Ferry Pass, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ferry Pass, FL are The University of West Florida (4,639 degrees awarded in 2022), Fortis Institute-Pensacola (213 degrees), and Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc (39 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Ferry Pass, FL was $243,600, and the homeownership rate was 46.8%.

Most people in Ferry Pass, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Ferry Pass, FL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Ferry Pass, FL is home to a population of 30.5k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.34% of Ferry Pass, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.63k people).

In 2023, there were 3.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.4k people) in Ferry Pass, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.47k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.9%
2023 Citizenship
97.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Ferry Pass, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ferry Pass, FL was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ferry Pass, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    19.4k ± 1.56k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.92k ± 1.36k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.47k ± 667
6.68%
Hispanic Population
2.04k people

In 2023, there were 3.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.4k people) in Ferry Pass, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.47k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.68% of the people in Ferry Pass, FL are hispanic (2.04k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
  2. Haiti
    344,713 ± 14,299 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.34%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.63k people
4.95%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.61k people

As of 2023, 5.34% of Ferry Pass, FL residents (1.63k 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 Ferry Pass, FL was 4.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,016 ± 338
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    802 ± 217
  3. Vietnam
    673 ± 171

Ferry Pass, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Ferry Pass, FL employs 14.5k people. The largest industries in Ferry Pass, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,404 people), Retail Trade (1,782 people), and Educational Services (1,609 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($71,135), Utilities ($65,658), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,583).

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.

Occupations

14.5k
2023 Value
± 1,085
−5.19%
1 Year decline
± 11.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ferry Pass, FL declined at a rate of −5.19%, from 15.3k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ferry Pass, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,668 people), Management Occupations (1,352 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,349 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ferry Pass, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

14.5k
2023 Value
± 1,085
−5.19%
1 Year decline
± 11.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ferry Pass, FL declined at a rate of −5.19%, from 15.3k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ferry Pass, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,404 people), Retail Trade (1,782 people), and Educational Services (1,609 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ferry Pass, FL, though some of these residents may live in Ferry Pass, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,833
Median earning men ± $7,041
$32,639
Median earning women ± $2,832

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,081), Public Administration ($54,865), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,019).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($71,239), Construction ($60,408), and Public Administration ($52,026).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

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.

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Ferry Pass, FL awarded 4,891 degrees. The student population of Ferry Pass, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,208 male students and 8,939 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ferry Pass, FL are White (3,136 and 66.7%), followed by Black or African American (548 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (477 and 10.1%), and Two or More Races (251 and 5.34%).

The largest universities in Ferry Pass, FL by number of degrees awarded are The University of West Florida (4,639 and 94.8%), Fortis Institute-Pensacola (213 and 4.35%), and Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc (39 and 0.797%).

The most popular majors in Ferry Pass, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,228 and 25.1%), Registered Nursing (498 and 10.2%), and General Special Education & Teaching (279 and 5.7%).

The median tuition cost in Ferry Pass, FL for a public four year colleges is $3,735 for in-state students and $16,004 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Ferry Pass, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,147 (36.8% men and 63.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 14,147 students enrolled in Ferry Pass, FL, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,468 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 122 degrees awarded
  2. 384 degrees awarded
  3. 132 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ferry Pass, FL was General Health Services with 122 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 4,639 degrees awarded
  2. 213 degrees awarded
  3. 39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of West Florida with 4,639 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,779 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ferry Pass, FL, which is 0.572 times less than the 3,112 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,136 degrees mean that there were 5.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 548 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,041) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Ferry Pass, FL was $243,600 in 2023, which is 0.803 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $203,200 to $243,600, a 19.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Ferry Pass, FL is 46.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ferry Pass, FL have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ferry Pass, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ferry Pass, FL is $64,368. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Ferry Pass, FL was Census Tract 11.01 with a value of $103,500, followed by Census Tract 11.03 and Census Tract 36.08, with respective values of $101,984 and $80,253.

Property

$243,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$11,694
$5,944
Median Property Taxes
±$642

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 Ferry Pass, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

46.8%
Homeownership
2023
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 46.8% of the housing units in Ferry Pass, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 11.01
  2. Census Tract 11.03
  3. Census Tract 36.08

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ferry Pass, FL was Census Tract 11.01 with a value of $103,500, followed by Census Tract 11.03 and Census Tract 36.08, with respective values of $101,984 and $80,253.

The following map shows all of the places in Ferry Pass, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$64,368
Median Household Income
± $4,302
12.7k
Number of Households
± 1,028

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.7k households in Ferry Pass, FL grew to $64,368 from the previous year's value of $62,420.

The following chart displays the households in Ferry Pass, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ferry Pass, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.6%)
  3. Carpooled (6.08%)

In 2023, 75.2% of workers in Ferry Pass, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.08%).

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Commute Time

22.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ferry Pass, FL have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Ferry Pass, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ferry Pass, FL (3.66k out of 27.4k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ferry Pass, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

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Health

87.6% of the population of Ferry Pass, FL has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 3.73% 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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.4%
Uninsured
40.5%
Employer Coverage
13.2%
Medicaid
11.7%
Medicare
18.5%
Non-Group
3.73%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ferry Pass, FL grew by 15.5% from 10.7% to 12.4%.

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