Escambia County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Florida

The population of Escambia County, Florida is 323,275 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $65,715, the median home value is $234,200, and the median age is 38.1.

The population of Escambia County has grown 11.1% since 2010 (298,069 → 331,275), a +0.76% annualized rate.

Escambia County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

323,275

Population

+0.76%

Annual growth

492

People / sq mi

$65,715

Median Income

$234,200

Median Home Value

Escambia County covers 657 sq mi of land at 492.0 people per square mile.

About Escambia County, FL

Escambia County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 48.1% of the population. Escambia County is a county in Florida with a population of 323,275. It ranks #21 among counties in Florida by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,715 — below the US median of $78,538. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $234,200, with typical rent around $1,234.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 28.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 13.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Escambia County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Escambia County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Escambia County had a population of 298,069 in 2010 and 331,275 in 2024, a 11.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 331,275 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.76%.

Escambia County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

331,275

Population (2024)

298,069

Population (2010)

331,275

Peak (2024)

0.76%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	298,069	-	-	estimate
2011	299,478	+1,409	+0.47%	estimate
2012	303,556	+4,078	+1.36%	estimate
2013	306,879	+3,323	+1.09%	estimate
2014	308,200	+1,321	+0.43%	estimate
2015	309,630	+1,430	+0.46%	estimate
2016	311,975	+2,345	+0.76%	estimate
2017	313,882	+1,907	+0.61%	estimate
2018	315,857	+1,975	+0.63%	estimate
2019	319,379	+3,522	+1.12%	estimate
2020	322,612	+3,233	+1.01%	estimate
2021	323,468	+856	+0.27%	estimate
2022	324,227	+759	+0.23%	estimate
2023	328,034	+3,807	+1.17%	estimate
2024	331,275	+3,241	+0.99%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.4%
Black or African American	21.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.1

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

17.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

7.6%

25–34

14.6%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

5.1%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 17.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,715$-5,996 vs state
Mean household income	$88,025
Per-capita income	$35,745
Poverty rate	10.6%+1.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.4%
Employment-to-population	54.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.2%

Finance & real estate

11.6%

Education & health care

10.8%

Information

9.8%

Construction

7.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Retail trade

5.1%

Manufacturing

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Escambia County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

4.3%

Carpool

70.4%

Public transit

13.2%

Work from home

23.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$234,200$-90,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,234

Median rent

64.0%

Homeownership rate

147,678

Total housing units

86.9%

Occupied

13.1%

Vacant

36.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.9%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

48.1%

Foreign-born

13.8%

Veterans (18+)

17.2%

With a disability

91.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.5%

High School+

28.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Escambia County, Florida has a population of 323,275 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Florida. Population density is 492 people per square mile.

The population of Escambia County has grown 11.1% since 2010 (298,069 → 331,275), a +0.76% annualized rate.

The median household income in Escambia County, Florida is $65,715, with mean (average) household income of $88,025 and per-capita income of $35,745. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Escambia County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.4%), Black or African American (21.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Escambia County, Florida is 38.1 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Escambia County is $234,200 and median monthly rent is $1,234. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 147,678 total housing units, 13.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Escambia County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Escambia County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.