City safety & data profile

West PensacolaFL

West Pensacola, FL is a 21K-resident city in Escambia County with a median household income of $40,511.

Escambia County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Pensacola, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Pensacola has a population larger than 47% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $116,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

21K
Population
Top 53%
By size
$40,511
Median income
$116,100
Median home
25.8%
Poverty rate

The read on West Pensacola

West Pensacola posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities

Where West Pensacola income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$40,511 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Pensacola, FL beyond the headline numbers

West Pensacola sits inside Escambia County, Florida, at roughly 30.43°N, -87.28°W. Population 21,339, $40,511 median household income. Median home value $116,100, median rent $1,138. Poverty rate 25.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Pensacola's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.6%, then obesity at 43.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Pensacola from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
21,339
West Pensacola
Median Income
$40,511
-40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$116,100
-49% vs avg
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Escambia County) - West Pensacola's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
326K+8%
Median Income
$67,500+54%
Median Home Value
$257,200+98%
Poverty Rate
14.7%-19%
Unemployment
5.5%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Pensacola, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
Poverty Rate
25.8% +82% vs avg
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.5%
Work From Home 8%
Public Transit 5.5%

Population

White 42.5%
African American 42.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.6%
Obesity
43.5%
Short Sleep Duration
42.3%
Physical Inactivity
36.7%
Current Smoking
21.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.3%
Diabetes
18%
Binge Drinking
13.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 43.4%
Annual Checkup 77.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.2%
Stroke
5.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West Pensacola, FL? ▼
West Pensacola, FL has a population of 21,339 people, located in Escambia County, Florida.
What is the median household income in West Pensacola? ▼
The median household income in West Pensacola, FL is $40,511 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.8%.
What is the median home value in West Pensacola? ▼
The median home value in West Pensacola, FL is $116,100. Median rent is $1,138/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Pensacola? ▼
The top health indicators in West Pensacola include High Blood Pressure (45.6%), Obesity (43.5%), Short Sleep Duration (42.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West Pensacola? ▼
The median age in West Pensacola, FL is 39 years. 13.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Pensacola, FL is located in Escambia County, Florida. With a population of 21K and a $40,511 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the West Pensacola area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using West Pensacola's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the West Pensacola area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Escambia County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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