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Population Review

West Pensacola, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of West Pensacola, Florida is 20,679 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 200th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $38,641, the median home value is $109,800, and the median age is 37.8.

20,679

Population

2885

People / sq mi

$38,641

Median Income

$109,800

Median Home Value

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West Pensacola covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 2885 people per square mile.

About West Pensacola, FL

What sets West Pensacola apart is money: median household income runs $38,641, below the US median of $78,538. With 20,679 residents, West Pensacola is a city in Florida.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $38,641, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 19.3%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $109,800, with typical rent around $1,086.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.7%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White43.1%
Black or African American40.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$38,641

Median Household Income

$22,404

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$109,800

Median Home Value

$1,086

Median Rent

49.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

82.5%

High School+

14.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.7%

Drive Alone

65.9%

Public Transit

8.4%

Work From Home

24.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

40.8%

Foreign Born

91.2%

Non-English at Home

10.9%

Veterans

23.3%

With Disability

81.8%

Health Insurance

91.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services16.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.1%
Construction9.1%
Information6.0%
Retail Trade5.0%
Public Administration3.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.3%
Manufacturing3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Pensacola, Florida has a population of 20,679 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 200th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in West Pensacola, Florida is $38,641, with 19.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in West Pensacola, Florida is $109,800, with median monthly rent at $1,086 and a homeownership rate of 49.0%.

The median age in West Pensacola, Florida is 37.8 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.


West Pensacola Cdp, FL Climate

West Pensacola Cdp, FL has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F) and receives about 1646 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

19.8°C

Avg Temp

1646

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
West Pensacola Cdp, FL — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January11° / 51°135 mm
February12° / 54°124 mm
March16° / 61°160 mm
April19° / 67°100 mm
May23° / 74°117 mm
June27° / 80°163 mm
July28° / 82°198 mm
August28° / 82°176 mm
September26° / 78°147 mm
October21° / 69°107 mm
November16° / 60°112 mm
December12° / 54°107 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit West Pensacola Cdp, FL

The most comfortable months to visit West Pensacola Cdp, FL are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). July is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.