CensusEasy
CITY

Pensacola

Florida · 53,817 residents (2025 est.) · 22.769 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Pensacola metro area
Compare
The short version

Pensacola has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,212. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $314,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,036
−4%since 2000
from 56,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,373 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+5%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:53,817 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
51K53K55K57K59K1990201020202024Pensacola
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,212
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,779 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,536
+126%since 2000
from $21,438 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
−3%since 2010
from 0.502 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,400
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,322
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pensacola on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(35,824)
Black30.4%(17,086)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,167)
Asian1.8%(991)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(33,736)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(35,085)
Black20.7%(11,187)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,687)
Asian2.7%(1,445)
Other6.7%(3,632)
Diversity Score66%(35,654)
Diversity Score
66
+10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Pensacola

Country Club
Pop 51,296
Westchester
Pop 52,032
Kendale Lakes
Pop 52,622
Coconut Creek
Pop 58,626
Places similar to Pensacola
Head to head

Compare Pensacola to nearby cities

PENSACOLA VS
Brent
Income$49,167−34%
Home value$159,900−49%
Population23,813−56%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PENSACOLA VS
West Pensacola
Income$40,511−45%
Home value$116,100−63%
Population20,665−62%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PENSACOLA VS
Ferry Pass
Income$61,689−17%
Home value$260,100−17%
Population30,053−44%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PENSACOLA VS
Myrtle Grove
Income$67,647−9%
Home value$186,100−41%
Population15,595−71%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Pensacola, Florida?

Pensacola, Florida has about 54,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pensacola, Florida?

The typical household in Pensacola, Florida earns about $74,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pensacola, Florida expensive?

In Pensacola, Florida, the median home is worth about $314,400, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.

How educated are people in Pensacola, Florida?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pensacola, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pensacola, Florida?

About 12.6% of people in Pensacola, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pensacola, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Pensacola, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,129 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Pensacola with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →