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Population and households in West Pensacola
Household size in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in West Pensacola run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.49, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
West Pensacola is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 35.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in West Pensacola (20.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Pensacola
Renters in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in West Pensacola rent: 51.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (43.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.1% of the housing in West Pensacola, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in West Pensacola is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $778 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $820 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $901 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,236 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$459 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in West Pensacola runs $1,236 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $459 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Pensacola
Bachelor's degrees in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in West Pensacola have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in West Pensacola never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. West Pensacola has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Pensacola
| Period | West Pensacola | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in West Pensacola: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 12.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Pensacola compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pensacola | 2.52 | 38.0 | 20.9% | 51.1% | 18.1% | 1967 | $1,236 | 13.7% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Pensacola | 2.35 | 41.2 | 9.1% | 31.2% | 11.2% | 1983 | $1,507 | 38.9% | 93.1% | 5.1% |
| Myrtle Grove | 2.39 | 36.8 | 10.3% | 44.3% | 16.6% | 1981 | $1,403 | 27.1% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| Goulding | 2.41 | 38.8 | 22.9% | 53.5% | 19.1% | 1971 | $1,219 | 7.3% | 78.7% | 9.4% |
| Bellview | 2.48 | 39.1 | 15.2% | 31.5% | 8.8% | 1987 | $1,282 | 18.7% | 92.7% | 5.8% |
| Warrington | 2.40 | 42.1 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 17.9% | 1972 | $1,155 | 22.8% | 91.2% | 6.4% |
| Brent | 2.61 | 30.2 | 14.8% | 42.7% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,219 | 24.9% | 84.6% | 7.0% |
| Ensley | 2.43 | 37.1 | 12.2% | 42.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $1,456 | 19.9% | 90.7% | 6.8% |
| Ferry Pass | 2.18 | 37.7 | 12.1% | 51.0% | 8.0% | 1984 | $1,437 | 35.6% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Ocean Springs | 1.84 | 58.5 | 10.1% | 20.7% | 73.2% | 2003 | $2,100 | 62.5% | 98.3% | 1.8% |
| Gonzalez | 2.58 | 40.3 | 8.9% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,442 | 33.1% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Pensacola. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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