Escambia County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Escambia County is located in Florida with a total population of 323,275. It is the 21st most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Escambia County is 38.1 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Escambia County is $65,715. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $234,200. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Escambia County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 26.8%.

Education

28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.