Pensacola, FL Demographics
A map of Pensacola's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 35,105 | 64.6% |
Black | 12,054 | 22.2% |
Hispanic | 2,838 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 2,519 | 4.6% |
Asian | 1,290 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 506 | 0.9% |
Pensacola, Florida had a population of 54,312 in 2020. It was 64.6% White, 22.2% Black, 2.4% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pensacola, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Pensacola is the 75th most populous. 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).
Pensacola's White Population
35,105 residents of Pensacola identify as White, or 64.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Pensacola larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Pensacola is ranked #524 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pensacola is more White than neighboring Goulding (26.5% White), Brent (45.1% White), and West Pensacola (41.9% White). Pensacola is less White than neighboring Gulf Breeze (88.4% White), and Ferry Pass (66.8% White).
Pensacola's Black Population
12,054 residents of Pensacola identify as Black, or 22.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pensacola slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Pensacola is ranked #173 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pensacola is more Black than neighboring Gulf Breeze (0.3% Black), and Ferry Pass (16.1% Black). Pensacola is less Black than neighboring Goulding (68.5% Black), Brent (37.2% Black), and West Pensacola (40% Black).
Pensacola's Asian Population
1,290 residents of Pensacola identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pensacola roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Pensacola is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pensacola is more Asian than neighboring Goulding (0.4% Asian), and Gulf Breeze (1.6% Asian). Pensacola is less Asian than neighboring Brent (4.4% Asian), West Pensacola (3.3% Asian), and Ferry Pass (2.7% Asian).
Pensacola's Hispanic Population
2,838 residents of Pensacola identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pensacola considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Pensacola is ranked #757 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pensacola is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulding (2% Hispanic), and Gulf Breeze (4.2% Hispanic). Pensacola is less Hispanic than neighboring Brent (7% Hispanic), West Pensacola (7.9% Hispanic), and Ferry Pass (7.7% Hispanic).
Pensacola's Native American/Other Population
506 residents of Pensacola identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pensacola roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Pensacola is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pensacola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goulding (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gulf Breeze (0.6% Native American/Other). Pensacola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brent (1.6% Native American/Other), West Pensacola (1.5% Native American/Other), and Ferry Pass (1.2% Native American/Other).
Pensacola's Multiracial Population
2,519 residents of Pensacola identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pensacola roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Pensacola is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pensacola is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulding (2.3% Multiracial). Pensacola is less Multiracial than neighboring Brent (4.7% Multiracial), Gulf Breeze (4.9% Multiracial), West Pensacola (5.4% Multiracial), and Ferry Pass (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.