Pensacola's population was 53,817 on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates: down 1.1% since 2020 but up 3.6% since 2010. Median age 41.3.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2000, 2010 and 2020 censuses, the Vintage 2025 population estimates and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. See also QuickFacts for Pensacola.
Pensacola had an estimated 53,817 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau says. That makes it the 58th-largest city in Florida by the Bureau’s estimates, between Bonita Springs and Clermont. About one in six Escambia County residents lives inside the city limits; many more live in unincorporated communities with Pensacola addresses, such as Ferry Pass, Brent and West Pensacola.
What this means for you
- The city’s population has barely moved: within about 2,500 people of 54,000 in every count since 2000.
- The growth is around the city: Escambia County added about 11,900 people from 2020 to 2025.
- Pensacola is older than its county: a median age of 41.3, and 21.3% of residents are 65 or older.
- Census data questions: the U.S. Census Bureau, 800-923-8282.
Population over time
| Year | Pensacola | Change | Escambia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 census | 56,255 | 294,410 | |
| 2010 census | 51,923 | -7.7% since 2000 | 297,619 |
| 2020 census | 54,312 | +4.6% since 2010 | 321,905 |
| July 1, 2025 estimate | 53,817 | -1.1% since 2020 base | 333,834 |
The 2025 change is measured from the Census Bureau’s April 1, 2020, estimates base for the city, 54,398. Since the 2010 census the city has grown 3.6%. Escambia County grew 8.2% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses and 3.7% more by July 2025.
Year by year since 2020
| July 1 | Pensacola estimate | Escambia County estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54,566 | 322,547 |
| 2021 | 54,090 | 323,787 |
| 2022 | 54,133 | 325,075 |
| 2023 | 54,010 | 328,990 |
| 2024 | 53,835 | 332,372 |
| 2025 | 53,817 | 333,834 |
Who lives here
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, five-year estimates, with Escambia County for comparison:
| Measure | Pensacola | Escambia County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 38.1 |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| 65 and older | 21.3% | 17.9% |
| Households | 25,109 | 129,027 |
| Average household size | 2.12 | 2.38 |
| Median household income | $74,212 | $67,500 |
| People below the poverty level | 12.6% | 14.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older) | 43.0% | 29.7% |
ACS figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences may not be meaningful.
Housing
| Measure | Pensacola | Escambia County |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 28,298 | 149,217 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.8% | 35.2% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $314,400 | $257,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,322 | $1,321 |
For current prices, see Pensacola home prices.
Neighbors
The four nearest communities of more than 5,000 people, from the same Census Bureau sources. Brent, West Pensacola and Ferry Pass are census-designated places: communities the Bureau counts on their own that are not incorporated cities. Gulf Breeze is a city.
| Place | Distance | 2010 census | 2020 census | Change | Median age | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | about 4 miles | 21,804 | 23,447 | +7.5% | 25.6 | $49,167 |
| West Pensacola | about 5 miles | 21,339 | 21,019 | -1.5% | 39.0 | $40,511 |
| Gulf Breeze | about 5 miles | 5,763 | 6,302 | +9.4% | 49.9 | $104,050 |
| Ferry Pass | about 6 miles | 28,921 | 29,921 | +3.5% | 36.9 | $61,689 |
Gulf Breeze, the only incorporated city of the four, had an estimated 7,067 residents on July 1, 2025, up 12.2% from its 2020 estimates base, the Census Bureau says. Median age and income are 2020-2024 ACS estimates.
Related: moving to Pensacola, schools and home prices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pensacola?
53,817 as of July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s latest estimate. The 2020 census counted 54,312 people.
Is Pensacola growing?
The city itself is roughly flat. The Census Bureau estimates it lost about 580 people from its April 2020 estimates base to July 2025, a 1.1% drop, after growing 4.6% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses. Escambia County grew 3.7% over the same five years.
What is the median age in Pensacola?
41.3 years, from the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Escambia County’s median age is 38.1.
What is the median household income in Pensacola?
$74,212, from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $67,500 for Escambia County.
What share of Escambia County lives in Pensacola?
About one in six. The Census Bureau estimates 53,817 of Escambia County’s 333,834 people lived in the city on July 1, 2025.
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