Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

503,173

1.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.6

0.521% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

0.881% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,860

8.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$194,900

10.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

217,575

2.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL had a population of 503k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $63,860. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL grew from 496,278 to 503,173, a 1.39% increase and its median household income grew from $58,759 to $63,860, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.09%), White (Hispanic) (2.74%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%).

None of the households in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL are The University of West Florida (4,364 degrees awarded in 2021), Pensacola State College (2,418 degrees), and George Stone Technical College (324 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was $194,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was 2 cars per household.

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL borders Atmore, AL, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, and Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL.

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Population & Diversity

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL is home to a population of 503k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.22% of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL residents were born outside of the country (26.3k people).

In 2021, there were 4.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (351k people) in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 25.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
351k ± 839
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
79.4k ± 1.52k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
25.6k ± 1.89k

5.99%

Hispanic Population

30.1k people

5.99% of the people in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL are hispanic (30.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

5.22%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.3k people

4.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

24.7k people

As of 2021, 5.22% of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL residents (26.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was 4.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
19,471 ± 1,397
Vietnam
15,102 ± 900
Gulf War (1990s)
12,055 ± 1,020

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL employs 218k people. The largest industries in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,231 people), Retail Trade (27,667 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,902 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,938), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,543), and Utilities ($55,436).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

218k

2021 Value

± 4,365

2.42%

1 Year growth

± 2.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL grew at a rate of 2.42%, from 212k employees to 218k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,112 people), Sales & Related Occupations (24,619 people), and Management Occupations (20,268 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

218k

2021 Value

± 4,365

2.42%

1 Year growth

± 2.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL grew at a rate of 2.42%, from 212k employees to 218k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,231 people), Retail Trade (27,667 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,902 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, though some of these residents may live in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,770

Median earning men ± $1,087

$31,399

Median earning women ± $753

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($60,751), Public Administration ($58,863), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,439).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,938), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,016), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,241).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,158
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,459
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,333
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.77M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.86M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.25M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL awarded 7,595 degrees. The student population of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,932 male students and 14,805 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL are White (5,065 and 68.5%), followed by Black or African American (1,003 and 13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (642 and 8.68%), and Two or More Races (400 and 5.41%).

The largest universities in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL by number of degrees awarded are The University of West Florida (4,364 and 57.5%), Pensacola State College (2,418 and 31.8%), and George Stone Technical College (324 and 4.27%).

The most popular majors in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,909 and 25.1%), Registered Nursing (863 and 11.4%), and General Special Education & Teaching (303 and 3.99%).

The median tuition cost in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,813 for in-state students and $11,781 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,737 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 23,737 students enrolled in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,756 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
498 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
169 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
151 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was Registered Nursing with 498 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of West Florida
4,364 degrees awarded
Pensacola State College
2,418 degrees awarded
George Stone Technical College
324 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of West Florida with 4,364 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,777 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, which is 0.576 times less than the 4,818 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,065 degrees mean that there were 5.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,003 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,742) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,259) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was $194,900 in 2021, which is 0.796 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $176,600 to $194,900, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL is 68.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL is $63,860. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $88,794, followed by Nassau County, FL and Santa Rosa County, FL, with respective values of $77,504 and $77,260.

Housing

Property

$194,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,100

$130,983

Median Property Taxes

±$3,046

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2021

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.2% of the housing units in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL was St. Johns County, FL with a value of $88,794, followed by Nassau County, FL and Santa Rosa County, FL, with respective values of $77,504 and $77,260.

The following map shows all of the counties in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,860

Median Household Income

± $1,077

192k

Number of Households

± 3,848

In 2021, the median household income of the 192k households in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL grew to $63,860 from the previous year's value of $58,759.

The following chart displays the households in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (9.43%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (9.43%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL (59.5k out of 479k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.5% of the population of Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL has health coverage, with 36.6% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 7.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.5%

Uninsured

36.6%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

7.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL grew by 5.98% from 10.9% to 11.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.