Santa Rosa County's estimated 2026 population is 215,821 with a growth rate of 1.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Santa Rosa County is the 29th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 152,924 and has seen a growth of 41.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Santa Rosa County includes 81.27% White, 5.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (81.27%)
Two or more races (8.62%)
Black or African American (5.54%)
Asian (2.15%)
Other race (2%)
Native American (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157,431 | 81.27% |
| Two or more races | 16,700 | 8.62% |
| Black or African American | 10,729 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 4,165 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 3,879 | 2% |
| Native American | 449 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 366 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Santa Rosa County's average per capita income is $48,597. Household income levels show a median of $88,968. The poverty rate stands at 8.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,199 | $138,178 |
| Families | $102,995 | $125,503 |
| Households | $88,968 | $110,352 |
| Non Families | $52,744 | $66,592 |
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