Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

194,953

0.432% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

0.274% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.4%

3.23% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$52,911

6.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,000

11.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

87,555

0.758% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL had a population of 195k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $52,911. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL grew from 194,114 to 194,953, a 0.432% increase and its median household income grew from $49,528 to $52,911, a 6.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.06%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), and White (Hispanic) (2.84%).

8.13% of the households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are Pensacola State College (2,418 degrees awarded in 2021), Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers (59 degrees), and Adrian H. Wallace Barber Academy (32 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was $166,000, and the homeownership rate was 60%.

Most people in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL borders Baldwin County PUMA, AL, Escambia County (North) PUMA, FL, and Santa Rosa County PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 195k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.59% of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2021, there were 2.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are Spanish (6,895 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,710 households), and Vietnamese (854 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,295

Women

49.4%

98,700

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 194,995 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 2.89k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
46.5k ± 1.97k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.25k

6.38%

Hispanic Population

12.4k people

6.38% of the people in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are hispanic (12.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
1,805 ± 1,038 people
Cuba
748 ± 670 people
Vietnam
669 ± 634 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was Philippines, the natal country of 1,805 Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 748 and Vietnam with 669.

Foreign-Born Population

5.59%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

5.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

As of 2021, 5.59% of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was 5.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,895 households (3.77%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,710 households (0.934%)
Vietnamese
854 households (0.466%)

8.13% of the households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 3.77% of the households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,910 ± 568
Gulf War (2001-)
5,760 ± 655
Gulf War (1990s)
4,347 ± 470

Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL employs 87.6k people. The largest industries in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (7,461 people), U. S. Navy (6,379 people), and Construction (5,190 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronic & precision equipment repair and maintenance ($158,342), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($145,327), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($142,523).

Males in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,544. The income inequality in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,910

Women

47.1%

45,986

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 86,896 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

87.6k

2021 Value

0.758%

1 Year growth

± 0.758%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 0.758%, from 86.9k employees to 87.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,943 people), Cashiers (2,871 people), and Cooks (2,691 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

87.6k

2021 Value

0.758%

1 Year growth

± 0.758%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 0.758%, from 86.9k employees to 87.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,461 people), U. S. Navy (6,379 people), and Construction (5,190 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,585

Median earning men ± $1,472

$31,113

Median earning women ± $766

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,821), Manufacturing ($52,981), and Information ($51,645).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,150), Public Administration ($44,846), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,015).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL awarded 2,509 degrees. The student population of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,911 male students and 5,786 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are White (1,655 and 67.1%), followed by Black or African American (409 and 16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (177 and 7.17%), and Two or More Races (155 and 6.28%).

The largest universities in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Pensacola State College (2,418 and 96.4%), Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers (59 and 2.35%), and Adrian H. Wallace Barber Academy (32 and 1.28%).

The most popular majors in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,085 and 43.2%), Registered Nursing (273 and 10.9%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (169 and 6.74%).

The median tuition cost in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $1,890 for in-state students and $7,558 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,697 (33.5% men and 66.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,697 students enrolled in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL, 33.5% men and 66.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,349 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,085 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
229 degree-majors awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
66 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,085 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pensacola State College
2,418 degrees awarded
Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers
59 degrees awarded
Adrian H. Wallace Barber Academy
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pensacola State College with 2,418 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 836 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL, which is 0.5 times less than the 1,673 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,655 degrees mean that there were 4.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 409 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($477) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.387% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.552% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.3k), Some college (40k), and Bachelors Degree (24.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was $166,000 in 2021, which is 0.678 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $148,800 to $166,000, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL is 60%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL is $52,911. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$166,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,849

$45,738

Median Property Taxes

±$1,752

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60% of the housing units in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,911

Median Household Income

± $1,230

76.2k

Number of Households

± 2,322

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.2k households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL grew to $52,911 from the previous year's value of $49,528.

The following chart displays the households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.464

2021 Wage GINI in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL

0.468

2020 Wage GINI in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2021, 69% of workers in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% of the workforce in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL (29.8k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.4% of the population of Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 33.2% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 5.94% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.6%

Uninsured

33.2%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

19%

Non-Group

5.94%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL grew by 6.84% from 11.8% to 12.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.