Santa Rosa County's 2026 population is estimated at 214,759, reflecting a 1.73% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Santa Rosa County is the 29th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 152,924 and has grown 40.44% since 2010.
Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 155,222 adults, (33,229 of whom are seniors) in Santa Rosa County.
Female: 96,897 (48.8%)
Male: 101,575 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Santa Rosa County includes 80.28% White, 5.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159,336 | 80.28% |
| Two or more races | 18,919 | 9.53% |
| Black or African American | 11,140 | 5.61% |
| Other race | 4,122 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 4,033 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 501 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 421 | 0.21% |
Santa Rosa County 's average per capita income is $51,235. Household income levels show a median of $91,922. The poverty rate stands at 8.76%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,289 | $141,432 |
| Families | $105,434 | $129,126 |
| Households | $91,922 | $114,225 |
| Non Families | $55,263 | $67,788 |
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