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Escambia County

Florida · 321,905 residents · 656.994 sq mi
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Escambia County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321,905
+9%since 2000
from 294,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
256K275K294K313K332K1990201020202024Escambia County
2024326K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,023
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,166
+56%since 2000
from $18,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(208,678)
Black21.2%(62,548)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(7,935)
Asian2.2%(6,440)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(153,420)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(200,962)
Black21.2%(68,148)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(20,793)
Asian3.1%(9,866)
Other5.6%(17,931)
Diversity Score68.2%(219,472)
Segregation Score29.8%(96,017)
Diversity Score
68
+31%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escambia County, Florida?

Escambia County, Florida has about 321,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escambia County, Florida?

The typical household in Escambia County, Florida earns about $53,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Escambia County, Florida expensive?

In Escambia County, Florida, the median home is worth about $157,200, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Escambia County, Florida?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Escambia County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Escambia County, Florida?

About 14.0% of people in Escambia County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Escambia County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Escambia County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59,107 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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