Santa Rosa County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Santa Rosa County is located in Florida with a total population of 193,719. It is the 29th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Santa Rosa County is 40.0 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Santa Rosa County is $88,968. This is 24% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $302,100. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Santa Rosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.1% vs 51.4%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 26.8%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 92.6%.