Santa Rosa County, Florida Demographics 2026
Santa Rosa County, Florida has a population of 198,472, the 29th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $91,922 and the median home value is $329,800. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Santa Rosa County Quick Facts
How Santa Rosa County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 193,719 | 198,472 | +2.5% |
| Median household income | $88,968 | $91,922 | +3.3% |
| Median home value | $302,100 | $329,800 | +9.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Santa Rosa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre | 39,838 | $105,265 | 5.8% | $375,700 |
| Pace | 26,282 | $80,701 | 12.2% | $293,800 |
| Midway (Santa Rosa County) | 21,317 | $96,041 | 6.9% | $381,600 |
| East Milton | 14,783 | $64,904 | 12.5% | $212,900 |
| Milton | 10,733 | $76,301 | 8.1% | $233,100 |
| Gulf Breeze | 6,660 | $104,050 | 6.0% | $505,600 |
| Bagdad | 4,466 | $82,034 | 4.5% | $227,900 |
| Wallace | 4,202 | $116,496 | 5.7% | $400,700 |
| Point Baker | 3,976 | $64,769 | 26.1% | $213,000 |
| Tiger Point | 3,628 | $118,967 | 3.2% | $427,900 |
| Pea Ridge | 3,560 | $59,628 | 8.1% | $220,800 |
| Woodlawn Beach | 3,414 | $123,355 | 4.2% | $403,900 |
| Holley | 2,487 | $104,565 | 8.5% | $415,300 |
| Oriole Beach | 2,005 | $88,154 | 1.4% | $326,000 |
| Navarre Beach | 1,558 | $130,307 | 3.5% | $779,900 |
| Allentown | 955 | N/A | 8.4% | $243,800 |
| Avalon | 886 | $88,125 | 14.6% | $280,600 |
| Jay | 796 | $48,359 | 26.6% | $150,800 |
| Chumuckla | 681 | $109,708 | 0.0% | $293,200 |
| Roeville | 629 | $90,928 | 11.4% | $306,400 |
| Whitfield (Santa Rosa County) | 599 | $65,156 | 20.0% | $206,000 |
| Garcon Point | 563 | $108,983 | 0.0% | $357,800 |
| Brownsdale | 378 | $90,789 | 0.0% | $289,600 |
| Harold | 368 | $70,060 | 10.9% | $85,400 |
| Springhill | 353 | $140,804 | 13.6% | $236,700 |
| Mulat | 307 | $151,042 | 4.0% | $415,700 |
| Floridatown | 293 | N/A | 22.9% | N/A |
| Munson | 292 | $46,375 | 45.9% | $209,700 |
| Mount Carmel | 280 | $170,833 | 0.0% | $407,100 |
| Pine Level | 248 | $69,688 | 0.0% | $236,400 |
| Berrydale | 185 | $80,714 | 20.0% | N/A |
| Fidelis | 91 | N/A | 35.2% | N/A |
| Dickerson City | 76 | $129,231 | 0.0% | $923,100 |
| Dixonville | 57 | $50,521 | 0.0% | $175,700 |
| Cobbtown | 26 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Santa Rosa County is located in Florida with a total population of 198,472. It is the 29th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 35 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Santa Rosa County is 40.1 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 $91,922. This is 23% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 30% 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 $329,800. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Santa Rosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.4% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.
Education
32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 93.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County, Florida?
Santa Rosa County has a population of 198,472, making it the 29th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Santa Rosa County?
The median household income in Santa Rosa County is $91,922 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Santa Rosa County, Florida?
Santa Rosa County contains 35 Census-designated places.