Pensacola, FL population by race
The table below shows Pensacola's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,769 | 66.17% |
| Black or African American | 12,555 | 23.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 1,252 | 2.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.11% |
| Some other race | 929 | 1.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,461 | 6.40% |
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Pensacola population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Pensacola has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pensacola's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pensacola population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.17% are white, 23.22% are Black or African American, 0.06% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.32% are Asian, 0.11% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.72% are some other race and 6.40% are multiracial.
Pensacola 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Pensacola is White with a population of 35,769 (66.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,461 (6.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pensacola, FL
By ethnicity, 2,443 (4.52% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 51,616 (95.48% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pensacola, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 34,756 (67.34% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pensacola, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pensacola's Non-Hispanic population.
Pensacola Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 34,756 | 67.34% |
| Black or African American alone | 12,475 | 24.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 26 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 1,079 | 2.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 53 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 260 | 0.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,967 | 5.75% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pensacola, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,063 (43.51% of the total Hispanic population).
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Pensacola, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pensacola's Hispanic population.
Pensacola Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,063 | 43.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 316 | 12.93% |
| Cuban | 223 | 9.13% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 841 | 34.42% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pensacola, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.52% of Pensacola population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pensacola, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,063 (43.51% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pensacola, FL have?
Pensacola, FL has 12,555 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 23.22% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pensacola is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pensacola, FL?
With 95.48% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pensacola.
That being said, with a 23.22% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Pensacola.
What is the majority race in Pensacola, FL?
With a population of 35,769 (66.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pensacola.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Pensacola, with 23.22% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
