West Pensacola, Florida Population 2024

20,074

West Pensacola is a city located in Escambia County Florida. West Pensacola has a 2024 population of 20,074. West Pensacola is currently declining at a rate of -2.84% annually and its population has decreased by -10.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,418 in 2020.

The average household income in West Pensacola is $49,905 with a poverty rate of 25.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Pensacola is 37.6 years, 35 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.

West Pensacola Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Pensacola was:

  • White: 47.84%
  • Black or African American: 40.03%
  • Two or more races: 6.56%
  • Other race: 3.15%
  • Asian: 2.21%
  • Native American: 0.11%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.1%
State
Florida
Land Area (mi²)
7.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,799.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-10.46% (-2,344)
The current population of West Pensacola, Florida is 20,074 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 22,418.

West Pensacola, Florida Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,16447.84%
Black or African American8,50540.03%
Two or more races1,3936.56%
Other race6693.15%
Asian4702.21%
Native American240.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander210.1%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Pensacola Population by Race

West Pensacola Population Pyramid 2024

West Pensacola Median Age

37.6

Total

35

Male

39.7

Female

West Pensacola Adults

There are 16,545 adults, (3,568 of whom are seniors) in West Pensacola.

West Pensacola Age Dependency

63.7

Age Dependency Ratio

27.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

36.2

Child Dependency Ratio

West Pensacola Sex Ratio

Female10,65550.15%
Male10,59149.85%

West Pensacola Population by Age

West Pensacola Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All8,6862.4348.751.3
Non Family3,6281.3250.349.7
Married2,7103.3559.740.3
Female1,7283.0737.562.5
Male6203.0721.878.2

3.08

Average Family Size

2.43

Average Household Size

48.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Pensacola Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Pensacola Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Pensacola Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.23%.

West Pensacola Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$29,814

Average Earnings

$30,311

Average Male

$28,977

Average Female

West Pensacola Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Pensacola Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Pensacola Language

91.45% of West Pensacola residents speak only English, while 8.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.

West Pensacola Language

West Pensacola Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White9,7112,31723.86%
Black8,4472,11024.98%
Multiple1,37757942.05%
Hispanic1,22634428.06%
Other6697511.21%
Asian4706814.47%

25.28%

Overall Poverty Rate

27.68%

Male Poverty Rate

22.88%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Pensacola

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Pensacola is Multiple, with 42.05% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Pensacola is Other, with 11.21% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.55%.

West Pensacola Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade33.3%
High School28.98%
Some College15.12%
Bachelors or Greater13.16%

West Pensacola Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed66.17%
Male Unemployed63.52%
Female Employed13.27%
Male Employed11.04%

West Pensacola Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Pensacola Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Pensacola Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

36.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

37.6%

Male Marriage Rate

35.1%

Female Marriage Rate

West Pensacola Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Pensacola Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

West Pensacola Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Pensacola Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

1,931

Number of Veterans

1,702

Male Veterans

229

Female Veterans

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West Pensacola Veterans by War

count

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West Pensacola Veterans by Age

count

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West Pensacola Veterans by Race

West Pensacola Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

10.82%

Veteran Poverty Rate

30.19%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Pensacola Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

55.9%

Labor Force Participation

51.7%

Employment Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

West Pensacola Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Pensacola Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Pensacola Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

53.06%

Born in West Pensacola

93.92%

Native Born

6.08%

Foreign Born

4.07%

Non Citizen

2.01%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

93.92% of West Pensacola residents were born in the United States, with 53.06% having been born in Florida. 4.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

West Pensacola Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202420,074-586-2.84%
202320,660-586-2.76%
202221,246-714-3.25%
202121,960-458-2.04%
202022,4181,3626.47%
201921,056-187-0.88%
201821,2439294.57%
201720,314-68-0.33%
201620,382-156-0.76%
201520,5389674.94%
201419,571-247-1.25%
201319,818250.13%
201219,793-409-2.02%
201120,202-1,137-5.33%
201021,33900%

West Pensacola Population by Year