Pensacola, FL Demographics

A map of Pensacola's Population by Race

Pensacola, Florida has an estimated population of 54,036, a less than 1% change from the 54,312 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 20.7% Black, 6.2% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pensacola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pensacola is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pensacola, that probability was 52.7% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pensacola is ranked the 75th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pensacola was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pensacola's White Population

35,085 residents of Pensacola, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pensacola is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Pensacola ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pensacola's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pensacola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.9%.

Pensacola is more White than neighboring Goulding (21.8% White), Brent (46.1% White), West Pensacola (41.8% White), and Ferry Pass (63.3% White). Pensacola is less White than neighboring Gulf Breeze (75.5% White).

Pensacola's Black Population

11,187 residents of Pensacola, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pensacola is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Pensacola ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pensacola's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Black residents' share of Pensacola's population has decreased from 22.2% to 20.7%.

Pensacola is more Black than neighboring Gulf Breeze (1.5% Black), and Ferry Pass (19.9% Black). Pensacola is less Black than neighboring Goulding (65.9% Black), Brent (30.4% Black), and West Pensacola (42.5% Black).

Pensacola's Asian Population

1,445 residents of Pensacola, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pensacola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pensacola ranks 259th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pensacola's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Pensacola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Pensacola is more Asian than neighboring Goulding (0.2% Asian), West Pensacola (1.5% Asian), and Ferry Pass (2.1% Asian). Pensacola is less Asian than neighboring Gulf Breeze (3.2% Asian).

Pensacola's Hispanic Population

2,687 residents of Pensacola, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pensacola is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pensacola ranks 759th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pensacola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Pensacola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Pensacola is less Hispanic than neighboring Goulding (5.9% Hispanic), Brent (12.1% Hispanic), Gulf Breeze (12.6% Hispanic), West Pensacola (6.3% Hispanic), and Ferry Pass (5.9% Hispanic).

Pensacola's Native American/Other Population

299 residents of Pensacola, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pensacola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pensacola ranks 301st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pensacola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pensacola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Pensacola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brent (0.4% Native American/Other), Gulf Breeze (0.3% Native American/Other), West Pensacola (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ferry Pass (0.4% Native American/Other). Pensacola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goulding (0.9% Native American/Other).

Pensacola's Multiracial Population

3,333 residents of Pensacola, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pensacola is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pensacola ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pensacola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pensacola's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.2%.

Pensacola is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulding (5.4% Multiracial). Pensacola is less Multiracial than neighboring Brent (8.3% Multiracial), Gulf Breeze (7% Multiracial), West Pensacola (7.6% Multiracial), and Ferry Pass (8.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.