Demographics & People — Pensacola, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 54,011 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~54,100 |
| Median Age | 41.3 |
| Total Households | 24,979 |
| Family Households | 13,162 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4538 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36,468 |
| Black or African American | 11,433 |
| Asian | 1,526 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,433 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 16,848 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,946 |
| German | 7,478 |
| English | 7,150 |
| Irish | 6,449 |
| American | 3,381 |
| Italian | 3,290 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,443 |
| Scottish | 1,581 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,554 |
Language
| English Only | 47,536 |
| Spanish | 1,149 |
| Population 5+ | 50,710 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,991 |
| Population 18+ | 42,235 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pensacola, Florida.