32505 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32505, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32505 is a zip code in Escambia County, Florida, which covers Pensacola, with a total population of 27,661 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 32505 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32505.

The estimated population of people living in 32505 is 27,661, with a median age of 36.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32505 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,661
+1.07%
+10.67%
2020
27,369
+3.85%
-
2019
26,354
+5.56%
-
2018
24,965
 -0.11% -
2017
24,993
 - -

Population of 32505 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32505 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
42.7%
43.4%
 -1.61%
Black/African American
42.7%
44.7%
 -4.47%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
7.4%
3.2%
 +131.25%
Asian
1.9%
2.6%
 -26.92%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Two Or More Races
5%
5.5%
 -9.09%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32505 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 32505 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32505 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32505 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.7 -0.81% 34.4 -0.86% 38.4 -4%
2020 37 -6.57% 34.7 -9.4% 40 -1.23%
2019 39.6 -7.48% 38.3 -10.3% 40.5 -5.81%
2018 42.8 +4.14% 42.7 +2.64% 43 +5.65%
2017 41.1 - 41.6 - 40.7 -

The median age of the 32505 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 32505 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,144 +91.24% 1,338 +17.1% 2,456 1,524
10 to 19 1,197 +56.4% 1,174 +36.58% 1,947 1,608
20 to 29 1,566 +13.46% 1,923 -9.11% 1,728 1,697
30 to 39 1,408 +22.51% 2,355 -12.54% 1,747 2,038
40 to 49 1,167 +26.43% 1,518 -16.23% 1,461 1,264
50 to 59 1,895 0.2% 2,157 -26.87% 1,892 1,622
60 to 69 1,513 +2.2% 1,738 +16.3% 1,519 2,023
70+ 1,195 +26.77% 1,705 -5.46% 1,535 1,600

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32505 zip code is $38,863.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 32505.

  • Under 25
    $21,136.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,834.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,720.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,741.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32505 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 32505, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 32505 is currently $50,016.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.80% of households in 32505 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 32505 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32505 is $20,196.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32505 by the total population of 32505.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32505 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32505 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32505 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32505 zip over the age of 16 is 21,196.

Of those people, a total of 56.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 32505 is 50.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 32505 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,070 38.60% 19.10%
20 to 24 years 1,352 93.90% 12.30%
25 to 29 years 2,073 85.40% 7.90%
30 to 34 years 2,131 84.70% 10.40%
35 to 44 years 3,296 73.00% 10.60%
45 to 54 years 2,667 69.20% 7.30%
55 to 59 years 1,930 48.20% 11.80%
60 to 64 years 1,920 38.80% 4.80%
65 to 74 years 2,979 21.90% 6.60%
75 years and over 1,778 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32505. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,528 52.40% 7.10%
Black or African American 8,368 59.40% 13.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 531 64.40% 11.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 0.00% 0.00%
Other 574 53.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,138 66.70% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,504 61.60% 1.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,190 51.60% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32505 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 32505 is 10,625, with median earnings of $28,117.00.

Women in 32505 are earning approximately 92.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,625 $28,117.00
Male 5,502 $29,150.00
Female 5,123 $27,093.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32505 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 419 $34,205.00
Business and Financial 579 $51,799.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $59,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $78,051.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $81,250.00
Community and Social Service 193 $40,264.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 326 $38,343.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 117 $67,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 528 $46,986.00
Healthcare Support 406 $24,472.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 262 $26,189.00
Law Enforcement 74 $43,409.00
Food Preparation and Serving 927 $15,095.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,144 $12,962.00
Personal Care and Service 183 $23,417.00
Sales 1,443 $26,701.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,053 $29,796.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 885 $34,648.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $29,879.00
Production 420 $9,817.00
Transportation and Material Moving 771 $32,516.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32505 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 32505.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 162 $39,342.00 257 $31,438.00
Business and Financial 227 $59,391.00 352 $51,199.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $78,305.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $0.00 151 $40,986.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $88,288.00 227 $36,776.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $0.00 36 $39,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $46,803.00 440 $47,588.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 406 $24,472.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 118 $25,389.00 144 $26,492.00
Law Enforcement 63 $42,031.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 451 $14,333.00 476 $19,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 617 $14,410.00 527 $9,737.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00 157 $23,826.00
Sales 729 $32,949.00 714 $22,925.00
Office and Administrative Support 258 $28,518.00 795 $31,942.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 885 $34,648.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $29,879.00 0 $0.00
Production 365 $9,583.00 55 $18,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 616 $30,365.00 155 $33,813.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,852 households in 32505, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,501 families living in the 32505 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 32505:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,669 750 2,082 4,351
Average Household Size 3.31 3.07 3.51 1.3
Total Families 3,669 750 2,082 0
Average Household Size 3.25 2.79 3.38 0

Poverty

Of the 6,501 families living in 32505, 17.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32505:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,998 housing units in 32505.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,852 83.49%
Vacant 2,146 16.51%

41.61% of the total 12,998 housing units in 32505 are rental units. This is approximately 5,408 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,232 are occupied by the owner - or 40.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32505 is $954.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32505 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    212
  • Less than $500
    367
  • $500 to $999
    2,668
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,121
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    252
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32505 is $76,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32505 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,138
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,084
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    477
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    745
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    281
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    418
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    89
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32505. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32505 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    380
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,187
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,769
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,006
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,129
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,193
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,553
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,309
  • 2010 to 2013
    464
  • 2014 or later
    8

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 32505 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,106
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,043
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,458
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,245

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32505 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32505 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32505.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    289
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    765
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,407
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,697
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,144
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    594
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    841
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    100
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    172
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    223
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    848
  • 90 or more minutes
    101

Summary

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