West Pensacola, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
West Pensacola, 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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D
Health Well below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,455 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2794.2 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.76% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,455 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in West Pensacola grew by 1.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,455 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in West Pensacola is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.6% of residents. That is 2.2 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,414 21.6% +2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,303 21.0% +0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,127 20.2% -0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,453 16.9% -2.7 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 51.2% of the people living in West Pensacola and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Florida 51.0%
- Men 48.8% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
West Pensacola has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,639 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.42% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Pensacola is about 46% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $200,616 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,150 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.9% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in West Pensacola is about 14.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,150 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Pensacola spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.7 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.5 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,357 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,123 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,548 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Pensacola is 21 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
West Pensacola has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
West Pensacola has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | West Pensacola | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 69.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
West Pensacola, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Pensacola, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pensacola, FL | 20,455 | $40,639 #3/3 | $200,616 #2/3 | 20.7 min #3/3 |
| Brent, FL | 21,878 | $51,880 | $209,515 | 17.4 min |
| Bellview, FL | 23,388 | $67,574 | $159,942 | 20.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Pensacola, Florida.
How big is West Pensacola, Florida by population?
About 20,455 people live in West Pensacola, Florida, in 8,455 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is West Pensacola, Florida?
Averaged over its land area, West Pensacola, Florida has 2,794 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 32 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in West Pensacola, Florida?
The median home costs 4.9 times the median household income ($200,616 against $40,639), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,150 a month takes about 34% of the median household's income, above the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in West Pensacola, Florida?
Unemployment in West Pensacola, Florida is 7.4%, 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 West Pensacola, Florida?
14.3% of adults in West Pensacola, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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