Escambia County

As of the latest data, Escambia County, FL has a population of approximately 321,905 people. The racial composition includes 65.0% White, 22.9% Black or African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American. The median household income is around $52,360, and the poverty rate stands at approximately 17.7%. The median age is 37.6 years. Education levels show that 88.7% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

As of the latest data, Escambia County, FL has a median home price of approximately $220,000. The median rent is around $1,150 per month. The county has a homeownership rate of about 63%, with a vacancy rate of 10-12%. The housing market has seen a yearly appreciation rate of roughly 7-8%. The typical household size is 2.5 persons, and the median household income stands at $52,000. The ratio of owner-occupied to renter-occupied units is approximately 2:1.

As of the latest elections, Escambia County, FL, had a voter turnout of approximately 70,000 out of 210,000 registered voters (33%).

Key Candidates in 2022:

• U.S. House 1st District: Matt Gaetz (Republican incumbent) vs. Rebekah Jones (Democrat).
• State Senate District 1: Doug Broxson (Republican incumbent) vs. Carolynn Taylor (Democrat).
• State House District 1: Michelle Salzman (Republican incumbent) vs. Franscine Mathis (Democrat).
• State House District 2: Alex Andrade (Republican incumbent) vs. Carollyn Taylor (Democrat).

Local Races:

• County Commissioner District 2: Mike Kohler (Republican) vs. Raymond Guillory (Democrat).
• County Sheriff: Chip Simmons (Republican incumbent).

For complete, updated information, check the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections website.

As of recent statistics, approximately 87.4% of residents in Escambia County, FL, aged 25 and over, have obtained at least a high school diploma. In comparison, the national average is about 88.0%, and the state of Florida’s average is around 87.6%. For higher education, around 25.6% of residents in Escambia County hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is below the national average of about 33.1% and the Florida state average of approximately 29.2%. Overall, Escambia County lags behind both national and state benchmarks in terms of educational attainment, particularly at higher education levels.

As of the latest data, Escambia County, FL, has an employment rate of approximately 48.5%, with notable employment sectors being healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Specific industry employment includes healthcare and social assistance (around 18%), retail trade (13%), and manufacturing (12%).

Top industries in Escambia County include:

1. Healthcare and Social Assistance: accounts for about 20% of total employment.
2. Retail Trade: approximately 12%.
3. Educational Services: around 10%.

In comparison, national employment averages:

1. Healthcare and Social Assistance: roughly 14%.
2. Retail Trade: about 11%.
3. Educational Services: typically 9%.

Florida's state averages are:

1. Healthcare and Social Assistance: around 16%.
2. Retail Trade: approximately 12%.
3. Educational Services: about 9%.

Escambia County shows a higher percentage in healthcare employment compared to both state and national levels and a slightly higher rate in manufacturing.

As of the latest available data, Escambia County, FL has an average household income of approximately $57,000. In comparison, the national average household income is roughly $68,700, and the state of Florida's average is around $61,300. This places Escambia County below both the national and state averages.

Here's a concise statistics table for clarity:

This data underscores the economic disparities, indicating that Escambia County residents tend to earn less on average compared to the broader state and national levels.

As of the latest data, Escambia County, FL has a crime rate that is higher than the national average. The crime rates per 1,000 residents for various types of crimes are as follows:

These figures are indicative of broader trends and should be interpreted with caution, as crime rates can fluctuate year-to-year. For the most updated and detailed information, please refer to local law enforcement or official county records.