Ensley, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ensley, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,380 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1741.4 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.56% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,019 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ensley grew by 22.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,380 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ensley is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.1% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,726 22.1% +2.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,627 21.6% +1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,120 19.3% -1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,782 17.7% -1.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.3% of the people living in Ensley and men 48.7%.
- Women 51.3% Florida 51.0%
- Men 48.7% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Ensley has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,942 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.60% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ensley is about 20% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $251,285 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,394 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.4% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Ensley is about 15.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,394 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ensley spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,850 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,505 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,940 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Ensley is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ensley has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Ensley has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Ensley | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Ensley, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
Ensley, FL is typical in size for this group, 21,380 residents against a local median of 23,388, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Ensley, FL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 20% above the local median of $209,515 at $251,285.
The cities themselves spread $167,782 on median home price, so Ensley, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Ensley, FL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensley, FL | 21,380 | $59,942 #3/4 | $251,285 #2/4 | 18.8 min #3/4 |
| Brent, FL | 21,878 | $51,880 | $209,515 | 17.4 min |
| Bellview, FL | 23,388 | $67,574 | $159,942 | 20.5 min |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 32,041 | $66,266 | $327,724 | 18.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ensley, Florida.
How many people live in Ensley, Florida?
About 21,380 people live in Ensley, Florida, in 9,019 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 38.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Ensley, Florida urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Ensley, Florida has 1,741 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 20 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Ensley, Florida?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($251,285 against $59,942), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,394 a month takes about 28% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Ensley, Florida?
Unemployment in Ensley, Florida is 7.1%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Ensley, Florida?
22.8% of adults in Ensley, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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