Santa Rosa County, Florida Population and Demographics

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

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 Santa Rosa County, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The estimated population of Santa Rosa County, Florida is 184,345 people, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look at the total population in Santa Rosa County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
184,345
+2.65%
+10.53%
2020
179,587
+2.77%
-
2019
174,755
+2.53%
-
2018
170,442
+2.2%
-
2017
166,778
 - -

Population of Santa Rosa County, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.1%
82.9%
 -2.17%
Black/African American
5.7%
5.8%
 -1.72%
Native
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hispanic
6%
5.2%
 +15.38%
Asian
1.8%
1.9%
 -5.26%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
3.5%
 +25.71%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important 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 Santa Rosa County, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +0.25% 39.2 +0.77% 41.2 -0.48%
2020 40 +0.25% 38.9 +1.3% 41.4 -0.72%
2019 39.9 +0.5% 38.4 +0.52% 41.7 +0.48%
2018 39.7 +0.51% 38.2 +0.79% 41.5 +0.48%
2017 39.5 - 37.9 - 41.3 -

The median age of Santa Rosa County, Florida 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, 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 10,385 +7.38% 9,193 +9.58% 11,156 10,102
10 to 19 10,955 +10.72% 10,674 +5.73% 12,170 11,299
20 to 29 12,080 +3.22% 9,350 +4.68% 12,473 9,794
30 to 39 11,577 +9.04% 10,337 +18.02% 12,648 12,309
40 to 49 11,426 +14.18% 10,959 +3.8% 13,132 11,366
50 to 59 12,605 +5.39% 12,884 -0.31% 13,285 12,831
60 to 69 9,134 +16.6% 8,836 +22.64% 10,742 11,002
70+ 7,212 +22.82% 9,171 +19% 9,004 11,032

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Santa Rosa County, Florida is $77,260.00.

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 Santa Rosa County.

  • Under 25
    $62,604.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,207.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,450.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,346.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Santa Rosa County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Santa Rosa County, 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 Santa Rosa County, Florida is currently $94,738.00.

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.

7.46% of households in Santa Rosa County 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 Santa Rosa County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Santa Rosa County is $35,253.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Santa Rosa County, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Santa Rosa County 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
    13.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.17%

Employment

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

The total population of Santa Rosa County over the age of 16 is 148,401.

Of those people, a total of 58.70% 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 Santa Rosa County is 53.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 8,783 42.70% 12.70%
20 to 24 years 10,142 77.10% 8.90%
25 to 29 years 12,125 75.90% 6.20%
30 to 34 years 12,374 76.30% 5.90%
35 to 44 years 25,082 76.60% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 24,656 74.80% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 13,459 69.20% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 12,353 47.60% 1.10%
65 to 74 years 18,327 20.60% 8.80%
75 years and over 11,100 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Santa Rosa County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 125,869 59.40% 5.10%
Black or African American 9,287 45.80% 4.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 513 40.70% 2.40%
Asian 2,977 53.70% 3.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 409 79.00% 21.70%
Other 2,534 64.40% 1.10%
Two or more races 6,812 64.70% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 8,002 66.80% 3.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 122,053 59.20% 5.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Santa Rosa County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Santa Rosa County is 78,779, with median earnings of $40,512.00.

Women in Santa Rosa County, Florida earning approximately 64.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 78,779 $40,512.00
Male 41,938 $49,008.00
Female 36,841 $31,610.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 7,294 $70,502.00
Business and Financial 3,797 $53,700.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,349 $93,061.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,293 $65,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 363 $75,042.00
Community and Social Service 1,282 $43,958.00
Legal 886 $58,760.00
Educational and Library 4,517 $39,976.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,226 $47,045.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7,181 $56,630.00
Healthcare Support 1,992 $25,700.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 692 $40,253.00
Law Enforcement 1,747 $47,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5,272 $14,526.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,501 $21,196.00
Personal Care and Service 1,951 $22,191.00
Sales 8,516 $32,553.00
Office and Administrative Support 9,072 $33,081.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 387 $17,776.00
Construction and Extraction 4,231 $32,137.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3,911 $52,047.00
Production 2,302 $42,406.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3,077 $38,802.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 4,833 $76,069.00 2,461 $60,099.00
Business and Financial 1,747 $69,886.00 2,050 $47,908.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,644 $90,859.00 705 $94,407.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,118 $65,492.00 175 $65,964.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 255 $76,042.00 108 $45,305.00
Community and Social Service 422 $59,063.00 860 $41,769.00
Legal 392 $96,250.00 494 $52,975.00
Educational and Library 976 $53,352.00 3,541 $36,205.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 577 $67,882.00 649 $34,915.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,200 $82,639.00 4,981 $53,150.00
Healthcare Support 267 $29,513.00 1,725 $23,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 528 $40,393.00 164 $37,371.00
Law Enforcement 1,450 $47,672.00 297 $41,957.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,041 $15,406.00 3,231 $14,348.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,496 $21,307.00 1,005 $20,946.00
Personal Care and Service 653 $26,203.00 1,298 $20,281.00
Sales 4,248 $46,318.00 4,268 $23,236.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,575 $43,498.00 6,497 $29,550.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 317 $17,112.00 70 $18,138.00
Construction and Extraction 3,933 $33,044.00 298 $25,389.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3,791 $52,342.00 120 $38,750.00
Production 1,653 $50,467.00 649 $33,068.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,374 $50,026.00 703 $23,299.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 67,534 households in Santa Rosa County, with an average household size of 2.64 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 49,462 families in Santa Rosa County with an average family size of 3.04 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 39,328 3,116 7,018 18,072
Average Household Size 3.12 3.25 3.16 1.3
Total Families 39,328 3,116 7,018 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.82 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 49,462 families in Santa Rosa County, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Santa Rosa County:

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 74,878 housing units in Santa Rosa County, Florida.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 67,534 90.19%
Vacant 7,344 9.81%

18.64% of the total 74,878 housing units in Santa Rosa County are rental units. This is approximately 13,959 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 52,766 are occupied by the owner - or 70.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Santa Rosa County is $1,238.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Santa Rosa County 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
    809
  • Less than $500
    507
  • $500 to $999
    3,929
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,596
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3,943
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    552
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    204
  • $3,000 or more
    228

Property Value

The median value of a property in Santa Rosa County is $231,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    2,364
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4,451
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5,875
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8,254
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    16,572
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10,746
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,095
  • $1,000,000 or more
    409

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    631
  • 1940 to 1949
    674
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,709
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,918
  • 1970 to 1979
    8,527
  • 1980 to 1989
    12,910
  • 1990 to 1999
    16,205
  • 2000 to 2009
    17,406
  • 2010 to 2013
    11,300
  • 2014 or later
    598

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 Santa Rosa County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,029
  • 1 vehicle available
    17,739
  • 2 vehicles available
    30,082
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    17,684

Commuting to Work

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

30.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Santa Rosa County.

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
    1,511
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    5,542
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    5,673
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    9,063
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    8,934
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    6,254
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    12,995
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    3,292
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    3,642
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    9,911
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    4,745
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,826

Summary

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Places in Santa Rosa County, Florida

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