Ensley, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ensley, Florida
Census-designated place
Location in Escambia County and the state of Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Escambia
Area
• Total	12.28 sq mi (31.80 km2)
• Land	12.22 sq mi (31.65 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	23,817
• Density	1,949.02/sq mi (752.51/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	32534
Area code(s)	850
FIPS code	12-20925
GNIS feature ID	0282228

Ensley is a community in Escambia County, Florida. It is located northwest of Pensacola. The government officially calls it a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area used for gathering population data.

In 2020, Ensley had a population of 23,817 people. This was an increase from 20,602 people in 2010. Ensley is part of the larger Pensacola–Ferry Pass–Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a big area that includes Pensacola and its nearby towns. Ensley is also an important area for transportation. Major roads like US-90 ALT, US-29, and Interstate 10 all pass through Ensley.

Where is Ensley Located?

Ensley is found at these coordinates: 30°31′24″N 87°16′25″W / 30.52333°N 87.27361°W / 30.52333; -87.27361. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The United States Census Bureau reports that Ensley covers a total area of about 31.7 square kilometers (12.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 31.5 square kilometers (12.2 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water.

Who Lives in Ensley?

In 2000, there were 18,752 people living in Ensley. These people lived in 7,533 households, and 5,039 of these were families. The population density was about 1,520 people per square mile. There were 8,153 housing units in the area.

Most people in Ensley were White (66.90%) or African American (28.44%). Other groups included Native American (0.92%), Asian (1.15%), and Pacific Islander (0.05%). About 2.08% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 29.9% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (45.9%) were married couples. About 16.5% of households were led by a female with no husband present. Around 26.4% of all households were individuals living alone. About 8.7% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average household had 2.48 people.

The population in Ensley is spread across different age groups. About 25.2% of people were under 18. About 9.9% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.9%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 22.7%. About 12.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Ensley was 36 years.

In 2000, the average income for a household in Ensley was $30,632. For families, the average income was $37,607. About 15.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 23.3% of those under 18 and 9.2% of those 65 or older.

Hurricanes and Weather in Ensley

Ensley is located on the Florida Panhandle. This means it can be affected by hurricanes. Several major hurricanes have hit near Pensacola, including:

• Eloise (1975)
• Frederic (1979)
• Elena and Juan (1985)
• Erin and Opal (1995)
• Georges (1998)
• Ivan (2004)
• Dennis (2005)
• Sally (2020)

Climate of Pensacola, Florida

Ensley experiences a climate similar to Pensacola. Here's a look at the weather:

See also

In Spanish: Ensley para niños