Pensacola, FL

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2024 Population

54,036

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.3

1.23% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.6%

2.22% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$74,212

2.08% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$314,400

13.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

25,758

0.379% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Pensacola, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Pensacola, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pensacola, FL are Pensacola State College (2,394 degrees awarded in 2024), Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers (49 degrees), and Adrian H. Wallace Barber Academy (35 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Pensacola, FL was $314,400, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Pensacola, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Pensacola, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pensacola, FL is home to a population of 54k people, from which 98.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 5.07% of Pensacola, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.74k people).

In 2024, there were 3.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.1k people) in Pensacola, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.82k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Pensacola, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pensacola, FL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pensacola, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.1k ± 1.27k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.11k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.82k ± 622

4.97%

Hispanic Population

2.69k people

4.97% of the people in Pensacola, FL are hispanic (2.69k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pensacola, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

5.07%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.74k people

4.84%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.62k people

As of 2024, 5.07% of Pensacola, FL residents (2.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pensacola, FL was 4.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,747 ± 377
Vietnam
1,377 ± 309
Gulf War (1990s)
981 ± 244

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

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pensacola, FL.

Health

88.7% of the population of Pensacola, FL has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 4.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

39.8%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

4.2%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pensacola, FL grew by 7.82% from 10.5% to 11.3%.

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

Economy

The economy of Pensacola, FL employs 25.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pensacola, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,357 people), Retail Trade (3,215 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,445 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($83,664), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($80,066), and Finance & Insurance ($70,411).

Employment

Occupations

25.8k

2024 Value

± 1,382

−0.379%

1 Year decline

± 7.45%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pensacola, FL declined at a rate of −0.379%, from 25.9k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pensacola, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,284 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,650 people), and Management Occupations (2,531 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pensacola, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.8k

2024 Value

± 1,382

−0.379%

1 Year decline

± 7.45%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pensacola, FL declined at a rate of −0.379%, from 25.9k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pensacola, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,357 people), Retail Trade (3,215 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,445 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pensacola, FL, though some of these residents may live in Pensacola, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,559

Median earning men ± $5,354

$45,748

Median earning women ± $2,732

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,286), Manufacturing ($83,879), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,200).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($71,932), Public Administration ($58,705), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,020).

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 28 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

Voting results are not available for Pensacola, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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.

Education

The student population of Pensacola, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,311 male students and 6,213 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pensacola, FL are White (1,469 and 59.9%), Black or African American (502 and 20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (240 and 9.78%), and Two or More Races (166 and 6.77%).

The largest universities in Pensacola, FL by number of degrees awarded are Pensacola State College (2,394 and 96.6%), Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers (49 and 1.98%), and Adrian H. Wallace Barber Academy (35 and 1.41%).

The most popular majors in Pensacola, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (831 and 33.5%), Registered Nursing (222 and 8.96%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (126 and 5.08%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $1,884 for in-state students and $7,536 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 9,524 students enrolled in Pensacola, FL, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,645 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
831 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
180 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
39 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pensacola, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 831 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pensacola State College
2,394 degrees awarded
Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers
49 degrees awarded
Adrian H. Wallace Barber Academy
35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pensacola State College with 2,394 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 870 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pensacola, FL, which is 0.541 times less than the 1,608 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,469 degrees mean that there were 2.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 502 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

Public, 4-year or above ($1,884) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($477) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pensacola, FL was $314,400 in 2024, which is 0.945 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $276,500 to $314,400, a 13.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Pensacola, FL is 64.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pensacola, FL have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pensacola, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$314,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,208

$16,118

Median Property Taxes

±$987

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 Pensacola, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.2%

Homeownership

2024

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64.2% of the housing units in Pensacola, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$74,212

Median Household Income

± $2,962

25.1k

Number of Households

± 1,294

In 2024, the median household income of the 25.1k households in Pensacola, FL grew to $74,212 from the previous year's value of $72,699.

The following chart displays the households in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Worked At Home (16.7%)
Carpooled (6.18%)

In 2024, 72.9% of workers in Pensacola, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.18%).

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

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pensacola, FL have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Pensacola, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pensacola, FL (6.75k out of 53.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males < 5.

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