West Pensacola, Florida facts for kids
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West Pensacola, Florida
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Location in Escambia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.32 sq mi (18.97 km2) |
| • Land | 7.17 sq mi (18.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,019 |
| • Density | 2,930.70/sq mi (1,131.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-76675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293107 |
West Pensacola is a community in Escambia County, Florida. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined for counting people, but it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 21,019 people lived there. This number was a little lower than in 2010. West Pensacola is part of a larger area that includes Pensacola and other nearby places like Ferry Pass. The community of Brownsville is also part of the West Pensacola CDP.
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Exploring West Pensacola's Location
West Pensacola is located in the state of Florida, in the United States. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of downtown Pensacola. The land in West Pensacola is about 76 feet (23 meters) above sea level.
Land and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, West Pensacola covers a total area of about 7.3 square miles (19.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.2 square miles (18.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water. This means about 2.07% of West Pensacola is covered by water.
Understanding the Population of West Pensacola
The number of people living in West Pensacola has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1970 | 20,924 | — | |
| 1980 | 24,371 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 22,107 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 21,939 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 21,339 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 21,019 | −1.5% | |
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People and Households in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 21,939 people living in West Pensacola. These people lived in 8,818 households, and 5,502 of these were families. A household is a group of people living together in one home. The average household had about 2.47 people.
Many different groups of people live in West Pensacola. In 2000, the population was made up of:
- 58.06% White people
- 33.69% African American people
- 1.24% Native American people
- 3.40% Asian people
- 0.19% Pacific Islander people
- 0.75% people from other races
- 2.68% people from two or more races
About 2.60% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of West Pensacola includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 10.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Pensacola was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91.2 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in West Pensacola was $23,962 per year. For families, the average income was $29,045 per year. The average income for each person in the community was $12,826.
About 20.9% of families and 25.3% of all people in West Pensacola lived below the poverty line. This included 38.7% of children under 18 and 13.9% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: West Pensacola para niños
