West Pensacola, FL Demographics
A map of West Pensacola's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,815 | 41.9% |
Black | 8,407 | 40.0% |
Hispanic | 1,651 | 7.9% |
Multiracial | 1,139 | 5.4% |
Asian | 686 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 321 | 1.5% |
West Pensacola, Florida had a population of 21,019 in 2020. It was 41.9% White, 40.0% Black, 3.3% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Pensacola, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, West Pensacola is the 198th 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).
West Pensacola's White Population
8,815 residents of West Pensacola identify as White, or 41.9%. This makes the White share of the population of West Pensacola slightly less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Pensacola is ranked #732 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Pensacola is more White than neighboring Goulding (26.5% White). West Pensacola is less White than neighboring Myrtle Grove (58.5% White), Brent (45.1% White), Warrington (63.9% White), and Bellview (58.5% White).
West Pensacola's Black Population
8,407 residents of West Pensacola identify as Black, or 40.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Pensacola considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Pensacola is ranked #71 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Pensacola is more Black than neighboring Myrtle Grove (19.3% Black), Brent (37.2% Black), Warrington (20.1% Black), and Bellview (22.3% Black). West Pensacola is less Black than neighboring Goulding (68.5% Black).
West Pensacola's Asian Population
686 residents of West Pensacola identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Pensacola roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Pensacola is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Pensacola is more Asian than neighboring Goulding (0.4% Asian), and Warrington (2.3% Asian). West Pensacola is less Asian than neighboring Myrtle Grove (4.7% Asian), Brent (4.4% Asian), and Bellview (4.6% Asian).
West Pensacola's Hispanic Population
1,651 residents of West Pensacola identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Pensacola less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Pensacola is ranked #614 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Pensacola is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulding (2% Hispanic), Brent (7% Hispanic), Warrington (6.6% Hispanic), and Bellview (6.4% Hispanic). West Pensacola is less Hispanic than neighboring Myrtle Grove (8.6% Hispanic).
West Pensacola's Native American/Other Population
321 residents of West Pensacola identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Pensacola is ranked #62 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Pensacola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Myrtle Grove (1.4% Native American/Other), Goulding (0.4% Native American/Other), Warrington (1.3% Native American/Other), and Bellview (1.4% Native American/Other). West Pensacola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brent (1.6% Native American/Other).
West Pensacola's Multiracial Population
1,139 residents of West Pensacola identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Pensacola roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, West Pensacola is ranked #118 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Pensacola is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulding (2.3% Multiracial), and Brent (4.7% Multiracial). West Pensacola is less Multiracial than neighboring Myrtle Grove (7.5% Multiracial), Warrington (5.8% Multiracial), and Bellview (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.