Escambia County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Escambia County, Florida has a population of 325,923, the 21st most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $67,500 and the median home value is $257,200. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Escambia County Quick Facts

Population 325,923

Median Household Income $67,50090% MOE ±$1,848

Median Home Value $257,20090% MOE ±$5,839

Poverty Rate 14.7%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±0.5 pts

Median Age 38.1 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 64.8%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.7%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.9%

Cities/Places 13

Population 325,923 21st of 67

Median Income $67,500 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Escambia County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	313,491	325,923	+4.0%
Median household income	$62,661	$67,500	+7.7%
Median home value¹	$179,929	$257,200	+42.9%
Median gross rent	$1,210	$1,321	+9.2%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Escambia

$67,500

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Escambia

$257,200

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 31.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

7.8%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.8%

Renter 35.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,321/mo 23.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

25.3%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

23.7%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Escambia County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pensacola	54,036	$74,212	12.6%	$314,400
Ferry Pass	30,053	$61,689	14.4%	$260,100
Bellview	26,488	$69,890	15.4%	$205,300
Brent	23,813	$49,167	22.5%	$159,900
Ensley	23,760	$59,084	17.5%	$222,000
West Pensacola	20,665	$40,511	25.8%	$116,100
Warrington	15,918	$61,861	22.5%	$212,000
Myrtle Grove	15,595	$67,647	17.7%	$186,100
Gonzalez	14,458	$82,062	4.2%	$278,300
Pensacola Station	5,281	$71,607	20.8%	N/A
Goulding	3,734	$29,368	35.4%	$89,700
Century	1,826	$27,609	22.1%	$68,700
Molino	1,447	$74,753	8.2%	$225,200

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Population Overview

Escambia County is located in Florida with a total population of 325,923. It is the 21st most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

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 $67,500. This is 9% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $257,200. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Escambia County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Escambia County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Escambia County, Florida?

Escambia County has a population of 325,923, making it the 21st most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Escambia County?

The median household income in Escambia County is $67,500 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Escambia County, Florida?

Escambia County contains 13 Census-designated places.