Escambia County
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- Population
- 325,923
- Area
- 656.99 sq mi (1,701.61 km²), 468.72 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.1
- Households
- 129,027
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $67,500
- Median house value
- $257,200
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Escambia County sits in the Florida Panhandle, with Alabama as its northern neighbor. Pensacola, a historic port city, serves as the county seat. The county's crown jewel is arguably its stunning beaches lining the Gulf Coast, a major draw for tourists throughout the year. Beyond the beauty of its beaches, Escambia County boasts a rich cultural scene. Pensacola offers entertainment options ranging from Double-A baseball and hockey games to musical performances by renowned artists. You'll also find a vibrant art scene and historical museums, surprising finds for a county of its size. Escambia County's economy is fueled in part by Naval Air Station Pensacola, a significant military installation. Healthcare and manufacturing are also important industries in the county.
Local News
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Returns to Downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8
200+ artists, $26,000 in prizes, a UK textile artist and free admission — the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival takes over downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8. The post Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Returns to Downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8 first appeared on Rick's Blog .
UWF’s “Altered State” Puts Student Artists on Display at The 52 World
UWF art students spent their summer building one gallery show—see "Altered State" at The 52 World before it closes Oct. 1! The post UWF’s “Altered State” Puts Student Artists on Display at The 52 World first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Meet Two Finalists for Visit Pensacola’s Next CEO on Thursday
Visit Pensacola's next tourism chief comes down to two: a Galveston exec and Chattanooga's retiring CEO. Meet them Thursday at The Fish House. The post Meet Two Finalists for Visit Pensacola’s Next CEO on Thursday first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Pensacola Interstate Fair Names Retired Navy Captain as New CEO
Retired Navy captain who ran a $180M Naval Academy operation is now CEO of the Pensacola Interstate Fair — with a plan to go year-round. The post Pensacola Interstate Fair Names Retired Navy Captain as New CEO first appeared on Rick's Blog .
Studer-Owned Monarchs and Blue Wahoos Punch Their Way Into the Playoffs
Two Studer-owned teams, one wild week—Monarchs punch their ticket to a division title while the Blue Wahoos open the playoffs at home. The post Studer-Owned Monarchs and Blue Wahoos Punch Their Way Into the Playoffs first appeared on Rick's Blog .