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West Pensacola

Florida · 21,019 residents · 7.169 sq mi
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West Pensacola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,546. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,600. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,019
−4%since 2000
from 21,939 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,932 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K22K1990201020202024West Pensacola
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,546
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,805
+39%since 2000
from $12,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(12,432)
Black33.5%(7,339)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(571)
Asian3.4%(741)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(14,511)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(8,815)
Black40%(8,407)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,651)
Asian3.3%(686)
Other6%(1,269)
Diversity Score80.9%(16,995)
Diversity Score
81
+22%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pensacola, Florida?

West Pensacola, Florida has about 21,019 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Pensacola, Florida?

The typical household in West Pensacola, Florida earns about $34,546 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Pensacola, Florida expensive?

In West Pensacola, Florida, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in West Pensacola, Florida?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Pensacola, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Pensacola, Florida?

About 23.3% of people in West Pensacola, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Pensacola, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, West Pensacola, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,088 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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