Escambia County Demographics
A map of Escambia County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 200,962 | 62.4% |
Black | 68,148 | 21.2% |
Hispanic | 20,793 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 17,957 | 5.6% |
Asian | 9,866 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 4,179 | 1.3% |
Escambia County, Florida had a population of 321,905 in 2020. It was 62.4% White, 21.2% Black, 3.1% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.6% 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 21st most populous county of the 67 counties in Florida.
Escambia County's White Population
200,962 residents of Escambia County identify as White, or 62.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Escambia County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County is ranked #46 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more White than neighboring Escambia County (59.9% White), and Mobile County (54.7% White). Escambia County is less White than neighboring Santa Rosa County (78.5% White), Baldwin County (80.5% White), and Okaloosa County (69.1% White).
Escambia County's Black Population
68,148 residents of Escambia County identify as Black, or 21.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Escambia County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Black than neighboring Santa Rosa County (5.7% Black), Baldwin County (7.8% Black), and Okaloosa County (8.9% Black). Escambia County is less Black than neighboring Escambia County (29.7% Black), and Mobile County (35.1% Black).
Escambia County's Asian Population
9,866 residents of Escambia County identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Asian than neighboring Santa Rosa County (2% Asian), Baldwin County (0.9% Asian), Escambia County (0.3% Asian), and Mobile County (2.1% Asian).
Escambia County's Hispanic Population
20,793 residents of Escambia County identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Escambia County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Rosa County (6.3% Hispanic), Baldwin County (5.5% Hispanic), Escambia County (2% Hispanic), and Mobile County (3.2% Hispanic). Escambia County is less Hispanic than neighboring Okaloosa County (10.7% Hispanic).
Escambia County's Native American/Other Population
4,179 residents of Escambia County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. 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 Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Rosa County (1.2% Native American/Other), Baldwin County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Okaloosa County (1.2% Native American/Other). Escambia County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Escambia County (4.2% Native American/Other).
Escambia County's Multiracial Population
17,957 residents of Escambia County identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Escambia County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Escambia County is more Multiracial than neighboring Baldwin County (4.5% Multiracial), Escambia County (3.8% Multiracial), and Mobile County (3.7% Multiracial). Escambia County is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Rosa County (6.3% Multiracial), and Okaloosa County (7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.