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West Pensacola

County:
Escambia County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.169
State:
Florida

West Pensacola is a CDP located in Escambia County, Florida. West Pensacola has a 2025 population of 21,223 . West Pensacola is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,418 in 2020.

The average household income in West Pensacola is $53,460 with a poverty rate of 25.19%. The median age in West Pensacola is 37.8 years: 36.5 years for males, and 39 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males.

21.2K
Total Population
2,960
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.03%
Growth

West Pensacola Population

West Pensacola Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Pensacola includes 43.13% White, 40.53% Black or African American, 3.6% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (43.13%)

Black or African American (40.53%)

Two or more races (10.77%)

Other race (3.6%)

Asian (1.74%)

Native American (0.24%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,91943.13%
Black or African American8,38140.53%
Two or more races2,22710.77%
Other race7443.6%
Asian3591.74%
Native American490.24%

West Pensacola Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Pensacola's average per capita income is $31,069. Household income levels show a median of $38,641. The poverty rate stands at 25.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$65,471-
Families$47,468$61,432
Households$38,641$53,460
Non Families$25,094$36,007

$31,069

Average Income

$38,641

Median Household Income

25.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)