Escambia County Demographics
A map of Escambia County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 22,004 | 59.9% |
Black | 10,922 | 29.7% |
Native American/Other | 1,559 | 4.2% |
Multiracial | 1,413 | 3.8% |
Hispanic | 751 | 2.0% |
Asian | 108 | 0.3% |
Escambia County, Alabama had a population of 36,757 in 2020. It was 59.9% White, 29.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 4.2% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Escambia County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Escambia County is the 33rd most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.
Escambia County's White Population
22,004 residents of Escambia County identify as White, or 59.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Escambia County is ranked #43 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more White than neighboring Conecuh County (50.3% White), and Monroe County (52.3% White). Escambia County is less White than neighboring Santa Rosa County (78.5% White), Escambia County (62.4% White), and Covington County (81.6% White).
Escambia County's Black Population
10,922 residents of Escambia County identify as Black, or 29.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Escambia County is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Black than neighboring Santa Rosa County (5.7% Black), Escambia County (21.2% Black), and Covington County (12.1% Black). Escambia County is less Black than neighboring Conecuh County (43.9% Black), and Monroe County (41.7% Black).
Escambia County's Asian Population
108 residents of Escambia County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Escambia County is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is less Asian than neighboring Santa Rosa County (2% Asian), Monroe County (0.4% Asian), Escambia County (3.1% Asian), and Covington County (0.6% Asian).
Escambia County's Hispanic Population
751 residents of Escambia County identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Escambia County is ranked #46 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Hispanic than neighboring Monroe County (1% Hispanic), and Covington County (1.7% Hispanic). Escambia County is less Hispanic than neighboring Conecuh County (2.2% Hispanic), Santa Rosa County (6.3% Hispanic), and Escambia County (6.5% Hispanic).
Escambia County's Native American/Other Population
1,559 residents of Escambia County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Escambia County is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Conecuh County (0.8% Native American/Other), Santa Rosa County (1.2% Native American/Other), Monroe County (1.6% Native American/Other), Escambia County (1.3% Native American/Other), and Covington County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Escambia County's Multiracial Population
1,413 residents of Escambia County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Escambia County is ranked #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Multiracial than neighboring Conecuh County (2.5% Multiracial), Monroe County (2.9% Multiracial), and Covington County (3.3% Multiracial). Escambia County is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Rosa County (6.3% Multiracial), and Escambia County (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.