West Pensacola, FL Demographics

A map of West Pensacola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	8,777	8,407	42.5%	40.0%
White	8,634	8,815	41.8%	41.9%
Multiracial	1,577	1,139	7.6%	5.4%
Hispanic	1,292	1,651	6.3%	7.9%
Asian	318	686	1.5%	3.3%
Native American/Other	67	321	0.3%	1.5%

West Pensacola, Florida has an estimated population of 20,665, a slight decrease from the 21,019 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.5% Black, 41.8% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Pensacola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Pensacola has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 West Pensacola, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Pensacola is ranked the 200th 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). West Pensacola was ranked the 198th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Pensacola's White Population

8,634 residents of West Pensacola, or 41.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Pensacola is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Pensacola ranks 732nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pensacola's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of West Pensacola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 41.8%.

West Pensacola is more White than neighboring Goulding (21.8% White). West Pensacola is less White than neighboring Myrtle Grove (61.9% White), Brent (46.1% White), Warrington (67.9% White), and Bellview (56.2% White).

West Pensacola's Black Population

8,777 residents of West Pensacola, or 42.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Pensacola is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Pensacola ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pensacola's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of West Pensacola's population has increased from 40.0% to 42.5%.

West Pensacola is more Black than neighboring Myrtle Grove (15.7% Black), Brent (30.4% Black), Warrington (11.1% Black), and Bellview (27.2% Black). West Pensacola is less Black than neighboring Goulding (65.9% Black).

West Pensacola's Asian Population

318 residents of West Pensacola, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Pensacola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Pensacola ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pensacola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Asian residents' share of West Pensacola's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.5%.

West Pensacola is more Asian than neighboring Goulding (0.2% Asian). West Pensacola is less Asian than neighboring Myrtle Grove (3.1% Asian), Brent (2.7% Asian), Warrington (2.2% Asian), and Bellview (3.3% Asian).

West Pensacola's Hispanic Population

1,292 residents of West Pensacola, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Pensacola is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Pensacola ranks 620th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pensacola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Pensacola's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.3%.

West Pensacola is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulding (5.9% Hispanic), and Bellview (5% Hispanic). West Pensacola is less Hispanic than neighboring Myrtle Grove (9% Hispanic), Brent (12.1% Hispanic), and Warrington (10.3% Hispanic).

West Pensacola's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of West Pensacola, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Pensacola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Pensacola ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pensacola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Pensacola's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

West Pensacola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Myrtle Grove (2.3% Native American/Other), Goulding (0.9% Native American/Other), Brent (0.4% Native American/Other), Warrington (0.8% Native American/Other), and Bellview (1.3% Native American/Other).

West Pensacola's Multiracial Population

1,577 residents of West Pensacola, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Pensacola is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Pensacola ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pensacola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Pensacola's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.6%.

West Pensacola is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulding (5.4% Multiracial), and Bellview (7% Multiracial). West Pensacola is less Multiracial than neighboring Myrtle Grove (8% Multiracial), Brent (8.3% Multiracial), and Warrington (7.8% 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.