Escambia County is located in northwest Florida, serving as both the westernmost and one of the oldest counties in the state
Geography
- Located in northwest Florida
- Bordered by:
- Alabama (west and north)
- Santa Rosa County (east)
- Gulf of Mexico (south)
- Distance from Gulf of Mexico to Alabama: approximately 50 miles
- Features picture-perfect white sand beaches and clear, emerald Gulf waters
Climate
- Annual mean temperature: 68.4°F (20.2°C)
- Seasonal temperatures:
- Average January (winter): 52.5°F (11.4°C)
- Average July (summer): 83°F (28.3°C)
- Annual rainfall: 62-87 inches
- Average annual sunshine: 66%
- Average sunny days per year: 343
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Population and Demographics
- Current population: 323,275
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- Population density: 444.7 persons per square mile
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- Demographics (2005 data):
- White: 71.4%
- Black: 23.0%
- Asian: 2.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
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Area
- Total area: 661 square miles (420,480 acres)
- Water area: 64,000 acres
- Land area: 662 square miles
The county is home to Pensacola Beach, which was ranked the #4 Top U.S. Beach in 2020 by Tripadvisor, and features a diverse landscape ranging from rural settings to bayfront properties