Santa Rosa County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Florida

The population of Santa Rosa County, Florida is 193,719 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $88,968, the median home value is $302,100, and the median age is 40.0.

The population of Santa Rosa County has grown 35.8% since 2010 (152,924 → 207,653), a +2.21% annualized rate.

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

193,719

Population

+2.21%

Annual growth

191

People / sq mi

$88,968

Median Income

$302,100

Median Home Value

Santa Rosa County covers 1,012 sq mi of land at 191.3 people per square mile.

About Santa Rosa County, FL

Santa Rosa County is a county in Florida with a population of 193,719. It ranks #29 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 40.0, in line with the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Santa Rosa County is $88,968, above the US median of $74,580. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $302,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,445. The homeownership rate of 80.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Santa Rosa County reflects 31.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.2 minutes each way.

Santa Rosa County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Santa Rosa County had a population of 152,924 in 2010 and 207,653 in 2024, a 35.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 207,653 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.21%.

207,653

Population (2024)

152,924

Population (2010)

207,653

Peak (2024)

2.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	152,924	-	-	estimate
2011	155,796	+2,872	+1.88%	estimate
2012	158,285	+2,489	+1.60%	estimate
2013	160,519	+2,234	+1.41%	estimate
2014	162,840	+2,321	+1.45%	estimate
2015	166,451	+3,611	+2.22%	estimate
2016	170,224	+3,773	+2.27%	estimate
2017	174,413	+4,189	+2.46%	estimate
2018	179,573	+5,160	+2.96%	estimate
2019	184,587	+5,014	+2.79%	estimate
2020	189,022	+4,435	+2.40%	estimate
2021	193,751	+4,729	+2.50%	estimate
2022	198,363	+4,612	+2.38%	estimate
2023	203,569	+5,206	+2.62%	estimate
2024	207,653	+4,084	+2.01%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.3%
Black or African American	5.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.0

Median Age

48.8%

Female

51.2%

Male

16.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

13.2%

35–44

14.0%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

10.4%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$88,968+$17,257 vs state
Mean household income	$110,352
Per-capita income	$41,388
Poverty rate	6.3%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	53.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.9%

Finance & real estate

12.4%

Education & health care

10.3%

Construction

8.9%

Information

8.8%

Public administration

7.8%

Retail trade

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Santa Rosa County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

77.0%

Public transit

11.6%

Work from home

30.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$302,100$-22,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,445

Median rent

80.0%

Homeownership rate

78,275

Total housing units

91.0%

Occupied

9.0%

Vacant

20.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.6%

With health insurance

96.1%

With broadband internet

56.0%

Foreign-born

16.4%

Veterans (18+)

15.4%

With a disability

93.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.6%

High School+

31.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Rosa County, Florida has a population of 193,719 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 191 people per square mile.

The population of Santa Rosa County has grown 35.8% since 2010 (152,924 → 207,653), a +2.21% annualized rate.

The median household income in Santa Rosa County, Florida is $88,968, with mean (average) household income of $110,352 and per-capita income of $41,388. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Santa Rosa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.3%), Black or African American (5.5%), 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 Santa Rosa County, Florida is 40.0 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

The median home value in Santa Rosa County is $302,100 and median monthly rent is $1,445. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 78,275 total housing units, 9.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Santa Rosa County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

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