Santa Rosa County, FL

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2023 Population

193,719

2.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

8.44%

5.65% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$88,968

5.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$302,100

10.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

83,913

3.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Santa Rosa County, FL had a population of 194k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $88,968. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Santa Rosa County, FL grew from 188,994 to 193,719, a 2.5% increase and its median household income grew from $84,715 to $88,968, a 5.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Santa Rosa County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.46%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.86%), and White (Hispanic) (2.14%).

None of the households in Santa Rosa 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.

98.4% of the residents in Santa Rosa County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Santa Rosa County, FL are Radford M Locklin Technical College (147 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Santa Rosa County, FL was $302,100, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

Most people in Santa Rosa County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Santa Rosa County, FL was 2 cars per household.

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

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Population & Diversity

Santa Rosa County, FL is home to a population of 194k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.73% of Santa Rosa County, FL residents were born outside of the country (9.16k people).

In 2023, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Santa Rosa County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Santa Rosa County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Santa Rosa County, FL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Santa Rosa County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 1.04k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.22k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 631

6.58%

Hispanic Population

12.8k people

6.58% of the people in Santa Rosa County, FL are hispanic (12.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Santa Rosa 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

4.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.16k people

4.94%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.33k people

As of 2023, 4.73% of Santa Rosa County, FL residents (9.16k 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 Santa Rosa County, FL was 4.94%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,241 ± 1,053
Gulf War (1990s)
5,248 ± 731
Vietnam
4,641 ± 500

Santa Rosa County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Santa Rosa County, FL employs 83.9k people. The largest industries in Santa Rosa County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,793 people), Retail Trade (9,810 people), and Construction (7,444 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,171), Manufacturing ($70,648), and Utilities ($69,472).

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

83.9k

2023 Value

± 2,847

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 4.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Santa Rosa County, FL grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 81k employees to 83.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Santa Rosa County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,878 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,140 people), and Management Occupations (8,289 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Santa Rosa 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.9k

2023 Value

± 2,847

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 4.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Santa Rosa County, FL grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 81k employees to 83.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Santa Rosa County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,793 people), Retail Trade (9,810 people), and Construction (7,444 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Santa Rosa County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Santa Rosa County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,375

Median earning men ± $2,359

$38,316

Median earning women ± $1,746

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,344), Manufacturing ($72,479), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,319), Public Administration ($49,583), and Wholesale Trade ($48,696).

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

389
Construction
302
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
286
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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

$244k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$199k
Retail Trade
$142k
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Santa Rosa County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 72.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.54%).

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 (72.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.54%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Santa Rosa 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 2022, universities in Santa Rosa County, FL awarded 147 degrees. The student population of Santa Rosa County, FL in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 337 male students and 88 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Santa Rosa County, FL are White (123 and 83.7%), followed by Black or African American (11 and 7.48%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 4.08%), and Two or More Races (5 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Santa Rosa County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Radford M Locklin Technical College (147 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Santa Rosa County, FL are Welding Technology (43 and 29.3%), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (19 and 12.9%), and Electrician (16 and 10.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 425 students enrolled in Santa Rosa County, FL, 79.3% men and 20.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 354 records, of which 20.6% were women and 79.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
31 degrees awarded
Electrician
16 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Santa Rosa County, FL was Welding Technology with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Santa Rosa County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Radford M Locklin Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

147 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Radford M Locklin Technical College with 147 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 111 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Santa Rosa County, FL, which is 3.08 times more than the 36 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 123 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 11 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.

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 Santa Rosa County, FL was $302,100 in 2023, which is 0.996 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $272,500 to $302,100, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Santa Rosa County, FL is 80%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Santa Rosa County, FL have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Santa Rosa County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Santa Rosa County, FL is $88,968. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Santa Rosa County, FL was Census Tract 107.07 with a value of $115,000, followed by Census Tract 108.12 and Census Tract 108.14, with respective values of $114,792 and $109,313.

In 2023, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Santa Rosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.02%.

Housing

Property

$302,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,163

$56,986

Median Property Taxes

±$2,184

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 Santa Rosa County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

80%

Homeownership

2023

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80% of the housing units in Santa Rosa County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Santa Rosa 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 107.07
Census Tract 108.12
Census Tract 108.14

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Santa Rosa County, FL was Census Tract 107.07 with a value of $115,000, followed by Census Tract 108.12 and Census Tract 108.14, with respective values of $114,792 and $109,313.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Santa Rosa 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.

$88,968

Median Household Income

± $2,397

71.3k

Number of Households

± 2,493

In 2023, the median household income of the 71.3k households in Santa Rosa County, FL grew to $88,968 from the previous year's value of $84,715.

The following chart displays the households in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 (77%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (8.44%)

In 2023, 77% of workers in Santa Rosa County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.44%).

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

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Santa Rosa County, FL have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Santa Rosa County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Santa Rosa County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Santa Rosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.02%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

8.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Santa Rosa County, FL (15.9k out of 188k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Santa Rosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6%.

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

89.6% of the population of Santa Rosa County, FL has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 9.46% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 21.3% on non-group plans, and 9.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Santa Rosa County, FL see 1751 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year (1807 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3527 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1049 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,751 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Santa Rosa County, FL

Primary care physicians in Santa Rosa County, FL see an average of 1,751 patients per year. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year (1,807 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

9.46%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

21.3%

Non-Group

9.72%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Santa Rosa County, FL declined by 4.49% from 10.9% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Santa Rosa 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 52.7 in Santa Rosa County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Santa Rosa 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 30.6% in Santa Rosa County, FL.

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