Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pensacola, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

54,036

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.9%35,085

Black

20.7%11,187

Two or More

6.2%3,333

Hispanic/Latino

5%2,687

Asian

2.7%1,445

Other

0.4%210

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%52

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%975

High School Diploma

17.1%6,851

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%2,881

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%5,441

Associate's Degree

9.5%3,792

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%9,975

Master's Degree

10.8%4,335

Professional Degree

4.4%1,743

Doctorate

2.9%1,156

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

43%

Graduate+

18.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$314,400

Median Renti

$1,322

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%16,118

Renter-Occupied

35.8%8,991

Total Units

28,298

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%366

$50K–$100K

3.9%633

$100K–$150K

5.6%903

$150K–$200K

10.1%1,633

$200K–$300K

25.4%4,090

$300K–$500K

32.7%5,268

$500K–$1M

17.2%2,777

$1M+

2.8%448

Rent Distribution

Under $500

920

$500–$750

220

$750–$1,000

722

$1,000–$1,250

1,802

$1,250–$1,500

2,314

$1,500–$2,000

1,746

$2,000+

932

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%551

2010–2019

6.4%1,803

2000–2009

6.6%1,872

1990–1999

6%1,704

1980–1989

14.5%4,109

1970–1979

18.4%5,203

1960–1969

15.3%4,333

1950–1959

14%3,956

1940–1949

5.2%1,464

1939 or earlier

11.7%3,303

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.7%18,009

Utility Gas

26.9%6,754

No Fuel

0.7%182

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%94

Coal

0.1%32

Solar

0.1%30

Other

0%6

Fuel Oil

0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,212

Mean Household Incomei

$104,146

Per Capita Incomei

$48,536

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

28,199

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,230

Residentsi

2,200

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

61 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing387 homes92% occupied$348/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers494 homes71% occupied$436/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8349 homes95% occupied$279/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,212/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

83.1%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

14%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $59K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

80.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.4% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,7715.1%

By Region

Top Countries

China

433

Mexico

268

Philippines

182

Canada

110

India

United Kingdom

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,986

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,758

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

5,275(12.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured