Santa Rosa County, FL

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Santa Rosa County Overview

188,994
TOTAL POPULATION
97,011
MALE POPULATION
91,983
FEMALE POPULATION
105.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,143
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,722
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$84,715
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,809
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
90,262
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Santa Rosa County Area Codes

Race in Santa Rosa County

The most populous races in Santa Rosa County are White / Caucasian (155,936 | 82.5%), Two or more Races (13,510 | 7.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (11,652 | 6.2%).
Race in Santa Rosa County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,7852.0%
Black / African American11,0605.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific3980.2%
Hispanic or Latino11,6526.2%
Native / Alaskan4900.3%
White / Caucasian155,93682.5%
Two or more Races13,5107.1%
Some other Race3,8152.0%
Total188,994100.0%

Ancestry in Santa Rosa County

The most populous ancestries reported in Santa Rosa County are German (27,656 | 14.6%), English (24,690 | 13.1%), Irish (24,429 | 12.9%), American (14,827 | 7.9%), and Italian (7,477 | 4.0%), together accounting for 52.4% of all Santa Rosa County residents.
Ancestry in Santa Rosa County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3740.2%
Alaska Native120.0%
Albanian60.0%
American14,8277.9%
Apache2370.1%
Arab3950.2%
Argentinean410.0%
Armenian1710.1%
Australian470.0%
Austrian3560.2%
Bahamian180.0%
Barbadian60.0%
Belgian150.0%
Belizean540.0%
Bhutanese1,0880.6%
Blackfeet1260.1%
Brazilian1600.1%
British1,6940.9%
British West Indian420.0%
Bulgarian20.0%
Burmese1,3750.7%
Cajun390.0%
Cambodian490.0%
Canadian2030.1%
Cape Verdean240.0%
Celtic300.0%
Central American1,5500.8%
Central American Indian430.0%
Cherokee1,1230.6%
Chilean150.0%
Chippewa820.0%
Choctaw920.1%
Colombian5180.3%
Costa Rican670.0%
Cree340.0%
Creek8010.4%
Croatian940.1%
Cuban1,0850.6%
Czech4440.2%
Czechoslovakian1190.1%
Danish5380.3%
Delaware290.0%
Dominican3560.2%
Dutch1,3650.7%
Dutch West Indian140.0%
Eastern European6550.4%
Ecuadorian1550.1%
Egyptian550.0%
English24,69013.1%
European6,3603.4%
Filipino260.0%
Finnish5180.3%
French5,1012.7%
French Canadian1,4630.8%
German27,65614.6%
Greek6560.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro280.0%
Guatemalan970.1%
Guyanese210.0%
Haitian1640.1%
Honduran5520.3%
Hungarian4970.3%
Icelander300.0%
Indian (Asian)5390.3%
Indonesian180.0%
Inupiat210.0%
Iranian290.0%
Irish24,42912.9%
Iroquois230.0%
Italian7,4774.0%
Jamaican1,3190.7%
Japanese720.0%
Korean2,7931.5%
Lebanese1180.1%
Lithuanian2510.1%
Lumbee160.0%
Luxembourger290.0%
Malaysian1050.1%
Mexican4,2942.3%
Mexican American Indian1360.1%
Mongolian270.0%
Moroccan380.0%
Native Hawaiian2670.1%
Navajo2550.1%
Nicaraguan1480.1%
Nigerian1130.1%
Northern European7230.4%
Norwegian2,0991.1%
Pakistani3820.2%
Panamanian5530.3%
Pennsylvania German150.0%
Peruvian1910.1%
Polish3,4221.8%
Portuguese3830.2%
Potawatomi130.0%
Pueblo120.0%
Puerto Rican2,2531.2%
Romanian640.0%
Russian1,9201.0%
Salvadoran1330.1%
Scandinavian8910.5%
Scotch-Irish3,1351.7%
Scottish4,1892.2%
Seminole70.0%
Serbian350.0%
Sioux190.0%
Slavic1760.1%
Slovak1400.1%
Slovene460.0%
South African980.1%
South American9510.5%
Spaniard1970.1%
Spanish5270.3%
Sri Lankan5060.3%
Subsaharan African6650.4%
Swedish1,8541.0%
Swiss3300.2%
Syrian1740.1%
Thai2970.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1550.1%
Turkish1260.1%
Ukrainian2090.1%
Uruguayan140.0%
Venezuelan170.0%
Welsh9670.5%
West Indian2940.2%
Yugoslavian490.0%
Yup'ik40.0%
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Immigrants in Santa Rosa County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Santa Rosa County came from Latin America (3,837 | 2.0%), Asia (2,561 | 1.4%), Europe (2,182 | 1.1%), Caribbean (1,882 | 1.0%), and South Eastern Asia (1,588 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.4% of all Santa Rosa County residents.
Immigrants in Santa Rosa County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2690.1%
Argentina410.0%
Asia2,5611.4%
Australia110.0%
Austria100.0%
Bahamas60.0%
Bangladesh1370.1%
Barbados1300.1%
Belgium150.0%
Brazil1240.1%
Bulgaria20.0%
Cabo Verde240.0%
Cambodia330.0%
Canada2590.1%
Caribbean1,8821.0%
Central America8670.5%
China1830.1%
Colombia4480.2%
Costa Rica810.0%
Cuba2070.1%
Czechoslovakia1290.1%
Denmark140.0%
Dominica280.0%
Dominican Republic300.0%
Eastern Africa710.0%
Eastern Asia5980.3%
Eastern Europe8160.4%
El Salvador260.0%
England1870.1%
Europe2,1821.1%
France460.0%
Germany4200.2%
Greece140.0%
Guatemala720.0%
Guyana3290.2%
Haiti590.0%
Honduras700.0%
Hungary260.0%
India250.0%
Iran290.0%
Ireland960.1%
Israel190.0%
Italy860.1%
Jamaica1,1500.6%
Japan1330.1%
Korea2820.2%
Laos40.0%
Latin America3,8372.0%
Lebanon820.0%
Malaysia270.0%
Mexico3500.2%
Micronesia2430.1%
Netherlands310.0%
Nicaragua520.0%
Nigeria810.0%
Northern Europe7080.4%
Oceania2640.1%
Pakistan240.0%
Panama2160.1%
Peru750.0%
Philippines1,2190.6%
Poland550.0%
Romania420.0%
Russia3660.2%
Scotland130.0%
South Africa470.0%
South America1,0880.6%
South Central Asia2150.1%
South Eastern Asia1,5880.8%
Southern Europe1320.1%
Spain320.0%
Sweden610.0%
Switzerland20.0%
Syria380.0%
Taiwan100.0%
Thailand120.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2160.1%
Turkey150.0%
Ukraine260.0%
Uruguay140.0%
Venezuela570.0%
Vietnam2750.2%
Western Africa1510.1%
Western Asia1540.1%
Western Europe5260.3%
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Sex and Age in Santa Rosa County

Sex and Age in Santa Rosa County

The most populous age groups in Santa Rosa County are 40 to 44 Years (7,181 | 7.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (6,969 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,183 (5.3%)4,996 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years5,957 (6.1%)5,101 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years6,202 (6.4%)6,393 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years6,036 (6.2%)5,149 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years6,123 (6.3%)4,654 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years6,939 (7.1%)5,534 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years7,007 (7.2%)5,892 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years6,485 (6.7%)6,743 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years7,181 (7.4%)5,718 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years6,084 (6.3%)5,736 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years6,354 (6.6%)6,288 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years6,751 (7.0%)6,411 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years6,241 (6.4%)6,969 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years4,978 (5.1%)5,103 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years4,424 (4.6%)4,577 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years2,536 (2.6%)2,774 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,501 (1.5%)1,936 (2.1%)
85 Years and over1,029 (1.1%)2,009 (2.2%)
Total97,011 (100.0%)91,983 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Santa Rosa County

Median Family Size in Santa Rosa County

The median family size in Santa Rosa County is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (40,507 | 80.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,228 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Santa Rosa County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple40,507 (80.0%)3.10
Single Male/Father3,228 (6.4%)2.68
Single Female/Mother6,888 (13.6%)3.00
Total Families50,623 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Santa Rosa County

The median household size in Santa Rosa County is 2.64 persons per household, with single female/mother households (6,888 | 9.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (18,901 | 27.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Santa Rosa County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple40,507 (58.3%)3.12
Single Male/Father3,228 (4.6%)3.03
Single Female/Mother6,888 (9.9%)3.30
Non-family18,901 (27.2%)1.30
Total Households69,524 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Santa Rosa County

Out of a total of 69,524 households in Santa Rosa County, 50,623 (72.8%) are family households, while 18,901 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 22,460, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 14,512.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Santa Rosa County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-14,512 (20.9%)
2-Person Households22,460 (32.3%)3,816 (5.5%)
3-Person Households10,883 (15.7%)451 (0.6%)
4-Person Households9,805 (14.1%)78 (0.1%)
5-Person Households4,957 (7.1%)27 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,692 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households826 (1.2%)17 (0.0%)
Total50,623 (72.8%)18,901 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in Santa Rosa County

Fertility by Age in Santa Rosa County

Average fertility rate in Santa Rosa County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years89 (3.9%)17.0
20 to 34 years1,692 (74.6%)105.0
35 to 50 years488 (21.5%)25.0
Total2,269 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Santa Rosa County

71.9% of women with births (2,269) in Santa Rosa County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 73.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 12.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years24 (27.0%)65 (73.0%)
20 to 34 years1,178 (69.6%)514 (30.4%)
35 to 50 years429 (87.9%)59 (12.1%)
Total1,631 (71.9%)638 (28.1%)

Fertility by Education in Santa Rosa County

Average fertility rate in Santa Rosa County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Santa Rosa County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School203 (8.9%)37.0
High School Diploma479 (21.1%)58.0
College or Associate's Degree733 (32.3%)51.0
Bachelor's Degree578 (25.5%)66.0
Graduate Degree276 (12.2%)77.0
Total2,269 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Santa Rosa County

28.1% of women with births in Santa Rosa County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 94.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Santa Rosa County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School11 (5.4%)192 (94.6%)
High School Diploma226 (47.2%)253 (52.8%)
College or Associate's Degree583 (79.5%)150 (20.5%)
Bachelor's Degree535 (92.6%)43 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,631 (71.9%)638 (28.1%)

Income in Santa Rosa County

Income Overview in Santa Rosa County

Per Capita Income in Santa Rosa County is $39,143, while median incomes of families and households are $98,722 and $84,715 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income188,994$39,143
Median Family Income50,623$98,722
Mean Family Income50,623$116,929
Median Household Income69,524$84,715
Mean Household Income69,524$104,371
Income Deficit50,623$11,809
Wage / Income Gap (%)188,99434.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)188,99465.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index188,9940.42

Earnings by Sex in Santa Rosa County

Average Earnings in Santa Rosa County are $41,888, $49,903 for men and $32,596 for women, a difference of 34.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Santa Rosa County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male53,233 (55.5%)$49,903
Female42,728 (44.5%)$32,596
Total95,961 (100.0%)$41,888

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Santa Rosa County

The most common earnings brackets in Santa Rosa County are $100,000+ for men (9,643 | 18.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (3,435 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Santa Rosa County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,881 (3.5%)2,160 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,613 (3.0%)2,177 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,232 (2.3%)1,767 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,199 (2.2%)1,202 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,478 (2.8%)1,161 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999771 (1.5%)1,876 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,265 (2.4%)1,401 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999914 (1.7%)1,158 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499833 (1.6%)1,575 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,298 (2.4%)2,042 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,361 (6.3%)3,435 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,831 (5.3%)2,790 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,879 (3.5%)2,579 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,537 (4.8%)2,310 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,567 (6.7%)2,418 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,135 (4.0%)1,505 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,371 (8.2%)3,259 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,709 (7.0%)2,152 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,716 (12.6%)2,732 (6.4%)
$100,000+9,643 (18.1%)3,029 (7.1%)
Total53,233 (100.0%)42,728 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Santa Rosa County

Average earnings in Santa Rosa County are $57,573 for men and $37,100 for women, a difference of 35.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,944, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,650. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,752, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,544.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Santa Rosa County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,650$31,019
High School Diploma$45,276$28,544
College or Associate's Degree$55,421$34,032
Bachelor's Degree$78,057$45,941
Graduate Degree$97,944$59,752
Total$57,573$37,100

Family Income in Santa Rosa County

Family Income Brackets in Santa Rosa County

According to the Santa Rosa County family income data, there are 13,010 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 709 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Santa Rosa County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4172.8%
$10,000 to $14,9997091.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7213.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,4814.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994,7599.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997,13814.1%
$75,000 to $99,9997,54314.9%
$100,000 to $149,99913,01025.7%
$150,000 to $199,9995,46710.8%
$200,000+6,32812.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Santa Rosa County

6-person families (1,583 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in Santa Rosa County with $125,313 per family, while 2-person families (23,427 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $42,296 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Santa Rosa County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families23,427 (46.3%)$84,592
3-Person Families11,130 (22.0%)$101,121
4-Person Families9,385 (18.5%)$117,673
5-Person Families4,530 (8.9%)$108,047
6-Person Families1,583 (3.1%)$125,313
7+ Person Families568 (1.1%)$96,700
Total50,623 (100.0%)$98,722

Family Income by Number of Earners in Santa Rosa County

The median family income in Santa Rosa County is $98,722, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,578) having the highest median family income of $134,298, while families with no earners (8,048) have the lowest median family income of $50,597, accounting for 11.0% and 15.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Santa Rosa County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,048 (15.9%)$50,597
1 Earner15,638 (30.9%)$81,872
2 Earners21,359 (42.2%)$113,192
3+ Earners5,578 (11.0%)$134,298
Total50,623 (100.0%)$98,722

Household Income in Santa Rosa County

Household Income Brackets in Santa Rosa County

With 15,226 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Santa Rosa County, accounting for 21.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,669 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Santa Rosa County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,5723.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6692.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993,1984.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994,9367.1%
$35,000 to $49,9997,16110.3%
$50,000 to $74,99911,12416.0%
$75,000 to $99,99910,56815.2%
$100,000 to $149,99915,22621.9%
$150,000 to $199,9996,0498.7%
$200,000+7,02210.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Santa Rosa County

The median household income in Santa Rosa County is $84,715, with the highest median household income of $98,124 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 27,040 households (38.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,021, with 18,496 households (26.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Santa Rosa County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,910 (2.8%)$66,897
25 to 44 Years22,078 (31.8%)$93,107
45 to 64 Years27,040 (38.9%)$98,124
65+ Years18,496 (26.6%)$62,021
Total69,524 (100.0%)$84,715

Poverty in Santa Rosa County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Rosa County

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 9.9% for females among the residents of Santa Rosa County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 786 males (15.4%) and 190 females (16.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years786 (15.4%)654 (13.5%)
5 Years95 (7.7%)41 (3.7%)
6 to 11 Years768 (10.0%)719 (10.9%)
12 to 14 Years305 (10.0%)187 (5.2%)
15 Years118 (9.1%)190 (16.9%)
16 and 17 Years265 (10.1%)201 (8.7%)
18 to 24 Years596 (7.6%)894 (14.1%)
25 to 34 Years749 (6.1%)1,587 (13.9%)
35 to 44 Years756 (6.0%)1,192 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,194 (10.2%)815 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years912 (7.2%)1,062 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years459 (5.0%)780 (8.1%)
75 Years and over418 (8.6%)664 (10.3%)
Total7,421 (8.1%)8,986 (9.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Rosa County

According to the poverty statistics in Santa Rosa County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 96.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,327 (84.6%)4,205 (86.5%)
5 Years1,134 (92.3%)1,071 (96.3%)
6 to 11 Years6,910 (90.0%)5,888 (89.1%)
12 to 14 Years2,756 (90.0%)3,421 (94.8%)
15 Years1,183 (90.9%)934 (83.1%)
16 and 17 Years2,368 (89.9%)2,097 (91.2%)
18 to 24 Years7,212 (92.4%)5,470 (86.0%)
25 to 34 Years11,536 (93.9%)9,815 (86.1%)
35 to 44 Years11,766 (94.0%)11,263 (90.4%)
45 to 54 Years10,485 (89.8%)11,188 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years11,712 (92.8%)12,295 (92.0%)
65 to 74 Years8,818 (95.1%)8,846 (91.9%)
75 Years and over4,469 (91.4%)5,791 (89.7%)
Total84,676 (91.9%)82,284 (90.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Santa Rosa County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Santa Rosa County show that 4.6% or 1,851 of the total 40,507 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.1%, comprising of 41 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 500 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Santa Rosa County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children22,348 (95.6%)1,040 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children12,462 (96.1%)500 (3.9%)
3 or 4 Children3,717 (93.2%)270 (6.8%)
5 or more Children129 (75.9%)41 (24.1%)
Total38,656 (95.4%)1,851 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Santa Rosa County

According to the poverty data in Santa Rosa County, 8.0% or 258 single-father households and 18.8% or 1,298 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 160 households (10.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Santa Rosa County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children98 (7.4%)186 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children160 (10.1%)877 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)182 (34.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Total258 (8.0%)1,298 (18.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Santa Rosa County

The poverty data for Santa Rosa County shows that 1,851 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 1,556 of the single-parent households (15.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (24.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 household (31.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Santa Rosa County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,040 (4.4%)284 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children500 (3.9%)1,037 (20.6%)
3 or 4 Children270 (6.8%)182 (25.1%)
5 or more Children41 (24.1%)53 (31.0%)
Total1,851 (4.6%)1,556 (15.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Santa Rosa County

Employment by Class of Employer in Santa Rosa County

Among the 83,822 employed individuals in Santa Rosa County, private company employees (50,206 | 59.9%), federal government employees (10,698 | 12.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (6,873 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Santa Rosa County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50,20659.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,3645.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,2685.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,8738.2%
Local Government Employees5,1416.1%
State Government Employees2,1232.5%
Federal Government Employees10,69812.8%
Unpaid Family Workers1490.2%
Total83,822100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Santa Rosa County

According to the labor force statistics for Santa Rosa County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (152,728), 59.1% or 90,262 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 4,242 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 80.3% or 8,654 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.1% or 436 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,929 (44.9%)436 (11.1%)
20 to 24 Years8,654 (80.3%)493 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years9,629 (77.2%)491 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years9,674 (75.0%)668 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years20,536 (78.6%)780 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years18,224 (74.5%)747 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years9,082 (69.0%)245 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years6,209 (47.0%)68 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,855 (20.2%)293 (7.6%)
75 Years and over460 (3.9%)8 (1.8%)
Total90,262 (59.1%)4,242 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Santa Rosa County

According to labor force statistics for Santa Rosa County, 71.7% of individuals (73,373) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (102,333) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 3,008 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.5% or 25,155 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 196 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Santa Rosa County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,690 (50.6%)386 (5.3%)
High School Diploma16,677 (64.2%)1,117 (4.3%)
College / Associate Degree27,833 (73.6%)1,210 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25,155 (80.5%)1,469 (4.7%)
Total73,373 (71.7%)4,196 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Santa Rosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Santa Rosa County are Management (7,797 | 9.6%), Community & Social Service (7,389 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,126 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5,853 | 7.2%), and Health Technologists (4,778 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Santa Rosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Santa Rosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.9%), and Community & Social Service (67.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Santa Rosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,947 (63.4%)2,850 (36.5%)
Business & Financial1,953 (50.3%)1,930 (49.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,665 (79.7%)1,188 (20.3%)
Computers & Mathematics2,132 (71.8%)838 (28.2%)
Architecture & Engineering2,257 (92.2%)190 (7.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science276 (63.3%)160 (36.7%)
Community & Social Service 2,386 (32.3%)5,003 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media537 (38.8%)846 (61.2%)
Legal Services & Support375 (47.6%)413 (52.4%)
Education Instruction & Library994 (23.6%)3,212 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment480 (47.4%)532 (52.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,213 (31.1%)4,913 (68.9%)
Health Technologists1,559 (32.6%)3,219 (67.4%)
Total (Category)16,164 (50.4%)15,884 (49.6%)
Total (Overall)43,810 (54.1%)37,140 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Santa Rosa County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,600 | 6.9%), Security & Protection (2,628 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,441 | 3.0%), Law Enforcement (1,983 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (1,913 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Santa Rosa County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Santa Rosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.2%), Security & Protection (78.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.6%), Personal Care & Service (67.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Santa Rosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support235 (12.4%)1,656 (87.6%)
Security & Protection2,053 (78.1%)575 (21.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention463 (71.8%)182 (28.2%)
Law Enforcement1,590 (80.2%)393 (19.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,388 (42.6%)3,212 (57.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,372 (56.2%)1,069 (43.8%)
Personal Care & Service618 (32.3%)1,295 (67.7%)
Total (Category)6,666 (46.1%)7,807 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)43,810 (54.1%)37,140 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Santa Rosa County are Office & Administration (9,351 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (8,116 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Santa Rosa County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Santa Rosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,177 (51.5%)3,939 (48.5%)
Office & Administration2,528 (27.0%)6,823 (73.0%)
Total (Category)6,705 (38.4%)10,762 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)43,810 (54.1%)37,140 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Santa Rosa County are Construction & Extraction (4,576 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,025 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (380 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Santa Rosa County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Santa Rosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry319 (84.0%)61 (16.1%)
Construction & Extraction4,273 (93.4%)303 (6.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,757 (93.3%)268 (6.7%)
Total (Category)8,349 (93.0%)632 (7.0%)
Total (Overall)43,810 (54.1%)37,140 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Santa Rosa County are Transportation (3,488 | 4.3%), Production (2,276 | 2.8%), and Material Moving (2,217 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Santa Rosa County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Santa Rosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,547 (68.0%)729 (32.0%)
Transportation2,782 (79.8%)706 (20.2%)
Material Moving1,597 (72.0%)620 (28.0%)
Total (Category)5,926 (74.3%)2,055 (25.8%)
Total (Overall)43,810 (54.1%)37,140 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Santa Rosa County

Employment Industries in Santa Rosa County

The major employment industries in Santa Rosa County include Health Care & Social Assistance (11,270 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (9,029 | 11.2%), Construction (7,480 | 9.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (7,427 | 9.2%), and Public Administration (6,525 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Santa Rosa County

Employment Industries by Sex in Santa Rosa County

The Santa Rosa County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.2%), and Utilities (84.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (84.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.6%), and Educational Services (74.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Santa Rosa County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting479 (76.9%)144 (23.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,670 (89.2%)810 (10.8%)
Manufacturing2,643 (75.2%)870 (24.8%)
Wholesale Trade1,374 (81.4%)314 (18.6%)
Retail Trade4,404 (48.8%)4,625 (51.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,947 (78.4%)811 (21.6%)
Utilities842 (84.6%)153 (15.4%)
Information718 (71.5%)286 (28.5%)
Finance & Insurance2,328 (47.3%)2,589 (52.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing875 (45.0%)1,071 (55.0%)
Professional & Scientific3,577 (56.9%)2,715 (43.1%)
Enterprise Management10 (15.6%)54 (84.4%)
Administrative & Support2,236 (56.2%)1,740 (43.8%)
Educational Services1,382 (25.6%)4,009 (74.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,519 (22.4%)8,751 (77.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation905 (65.8%)470 (34.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,161 (42.6%)4,266 (57.4%)
Public Administration4,460 (68.3%)2,065 (31.7%)
Total43,810 (54.1%)37,140 (45.9%)

Education in Santa Rosa County

School Enrollment in Santa Rosa County

The most common levels of schooling among the 42,754 students in Santa Rosa County are high school (9,872 | 23.1%), middle school (9,642 | 22.6%), and elementary school (8,952 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Santa Rosa County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,1745.1%
Kindergarten2,2165.2%
Elementary School8,95220.9%
Middle School9,64222.6%
High School9,87223.1%
College / Undergraduate7,99818.7%
Graduate / Professional1,9004.4%
Total42,754100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Santa Rosa County

Out of a total of 42,754 students who are enrolled in schools in Santa Rosa County, 7,183 (16.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 35,571 (83.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 891 (62.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,574 (92.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds535 (37.5%)891 (62.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,422 (80.3%)2,069 (19.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,660 (86.4%)1,676 (13.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,574 (92.1%)567 (7.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,049 (90.8%)208 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,766 (84.9%)494 (15.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,997 (88.3%)397 (11.7%)
35 Years and over1,548 (63.2%)901 (36.8%)
Total35,571 (83.2%)7,183 (16.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Santa Rosa County

Business (9,879 | 23.3%), science & technology (5,708 | 13.4%), education (4,885 | 11.5%), arts & humanities (3,830 | 9.0%), and engineering (2,647 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 42,490 individuals in Santa Rosa County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Santa Rosa County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,4715.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,3095.4%
Physical & Health Sciences9792.3%
Psychology2,2355.3%
Social Sciences2,2885.4%
Engineering2,6476.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies3990.9%
Science & Technology5,70813.4%
Business9,87923.3%
Education4,88511.5%
Literature & Languages7801.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,6173.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1782.8%
Communications1,2853.0%
Arts & Humanities3,8309.0%
Total42,490100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Santa Rosa County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Santa Rosa County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Santa Rosa County are males with 2 vehicles (22,194, accounting for 46.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (14,874, making up 61.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Santa Rosa County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle646 (1.4%)582 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle5,735 (12.1%)6,183 (17.0%)
2 Vehicles22,194 (46.8%)14,874 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles12,524 (26.4%)9,900 (27.2%)
4 Vehicles4,669 (9.9%)3,443 (9.5%)
5 or more Vehicles1,633 (3.5%)1,371 (3.8%)
Total47,401 (100.0%)36,353 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Santa Rosa County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Santa Rosa County are 30 to 34 minutes (13,419 commuters, 17.9%), 45 to 59 minutes (10,250 commuters, 13.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (9,068 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Santa Rosa County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,2153.0%
5 to 9 Minutes5,2277.0%
10 to 14 Minutes5,8337.8%
15 to 19 Minutes9,06812.1%
20 to 24 Minutes8,67011.6%
25 to 29 Minutes6,0628.1%
30 to 34 Minutes13,41917.9%
35 to 39 Minutes3,8805.2%
40 to 44 Minutes3,5734.8%
45 to 59 Minutes10,25013.7%
60 to 89 Minutes4,7206.3%
90 or more Minutes1,8232.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Santa Rosa County

The most common commute times in Santa Rosa County are 30 to 34 minutes (8,332 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (5,087 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Santa Rosa County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,112 (2.6%)1,103 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,587 (6.0%)2,640 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,520 (5.8%)3,313 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,363 (12.4%)3,705 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,003 (11.6%)3,667 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,346 (7.7%)2,716 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,332 (19.3%)5,087 (16.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,217 (5.1%)1,663 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,930 (4.5%)1,643 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,319 (14.6%)3,931 (12.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,358 (7.8%)1,362 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes1,155 (2.7%)668 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Santa Rosa County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Santa Rosa County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,450, 14.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,031, 16.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Santa Rosa County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,823 (6.5%)1,460 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,815 (6.5%)950 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,481 (10.4%)1,244 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,246 (14.4%)2,924 (9.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,885 (13.6%)3,789 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,450 (14.9%)5,031 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,648 (6.1%)4,630 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,090 (7.1%)3,049 (9.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,032 (2.4%)1,617 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,483 (3.4%)1,811 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,044 (2.4%)680 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM347 (0.8%)635 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,484 (5.7%)1,799 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,414 (5.6%)1,879 (6.0%)
Total43,242 (100.0%)31,498 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Santa Rosa County

Occupancy by Ownership in Santa Rosa County

Of the total 69,524 dwellings in Santa Rosa County, owner-occupied units account for 54,478 (78.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 15,046 (21.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Santa Rosa County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units54,47878.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15,04621.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units69,524100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Santa Rosa County

Occupancy by Household Size in Santa Rosa County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14,51220.9%
2-Person Household26,27637.8%
3-Person Household11,33416.3%
4+ Person Household17,40225.0%
Total Housing Units69,524100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Santa Rosa County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Santa Rosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,233 (70.5%)4,279 (29.5%)
2-Person Household20,899 (79.5%)5,377 (20.5%)
3-Person Household8,901 (78.5%)2,433 (21.5%)
4+ Person Household14,445 (83.0%)2,957 (17.0%)
Total Housing Units54,478 (78.4%)15,046 (21.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Santa Rosa County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Santa Rosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,351 (62.4%)1,415 (37.6%)
High School Diploma11,344 (76.0%)3,583 (24.0%)
College/Associate Degree20,591 (76.4%)6,351 (23.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,192 (84.5%)3,697 (15.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Santa Rosa County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Santa Rosa County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11,35716.3%
35 to 44 Years12,63118.2%
45 to 54 Years12,69718.3%
55 to 64 Years14,34320.6%
65 to 74 Years11,32916.3%
75 to 84 Years5,5258.0%
85 Years and Over1,6422.4%
Total69,524100.0%

Housing Finances in Santa Rosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Santa Rosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Santa Rosa County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied54,478 (78.4%)$94,475
Renter-Occupied15,046 (21.6%)$56,131
Average69,524 (100.0%)$84,715

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Santa Rosa County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Santa Rosa County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000990 (1.8%)765 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999575 (1.1%)234 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999888 (1.6%)770 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,116 (2.1%)332 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,217 (2.2%)541 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,053 (5.6%)1,914 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,979 (9.1%)2,201 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,135 (14.9%)2,963 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,169 (15.0%)2,369 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,321 (24.4%)1,880 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more12,035 (22.1%)1,077 (7.2%)
Total54,478 (100.0%)15,046 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Santa Rosa County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Santa Rosa County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,642 (6.7%)355 (2.4%)
$300 to $4996,096 (11.2%)230 (1.5%)
$500 to $7997,275 (13.4%)1,248 (8.3%)
$800 to $9994,396 (8.1%)1,572 (10.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,269 (20.7%)4,546 (30.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,832 (19.9%)4,065 (27.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,388 (9.9%)1,360 (9.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,016 (5.5%)138 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more2,564 (4.7%)429 (2.9%)
Total54,478 (100.0%)15,046 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Santa Rosa County

Housing Structures in Santa Rosa County

Housing Structures in Santa Rosa County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached57,65582.9%
Single Unit, Attached9961.4%
2 Unit Apartments9161.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,2101.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1831.7%
10 or more Apartments2,2783.3%
Mobile Home / Other5,2867.6%
Total69,524100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Santa Rosa County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Santa Rosa County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached49,685 (86.2%)7,970 (13.8%)
Single Unit, Attached518 (52.0%)478 (48.0%)
2 Unit Apartments6 (0.7%)910 (99.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments100 (8.3%)1,110 (91.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments169 (14.3%)1,014 (85.7%)
10 or more Apartments502 (22.0%)1,776 (78.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3,498 (66.2%)1,788 (33.8%)
Total54,478 (78.4%)15,046 (21.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Santa Rosa County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Santa Rosa County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room87 (0.2%)395 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms853 (1.6%)1,605 (10.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,762 (27.1%)7,742 (51.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms22,969 (42.2%)3,995 (26.6%)
8 or more Rooms15,807 (29.0%)1,309 (8.7%)
Total54,478 (100.0%)15,046 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Santa Rosa County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Santa Rosa County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,689 (8.6%)834 (5.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas673 (1.2%)251 (1.7%)
Electricity48,027 (88.2%)13,631 (90.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)9 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels764 (1.4%)171 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used325 (0.6%)150 (1.0%)
Total54,478 (100.0%)15,046 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Santa Rosa County

Household Vehicle Usage in Santa Rosa County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle899 (1.7%)1,540 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle12,203 (22.4%)5,670 (37.7%)
2 Vehicles25,507 (46.8%)5,586 (37.1%)
3 or more Vehicles15,869 (29.1%)2,250 (14.9%)
Total54,478 (100.0%)15,046 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Santa Rosa County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Santa Rosa County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units19,14735,331
Median Property Value$242,400$287,200
Median Household Income$72,427$8,887
Monthly Housing Costs$506$2,512
Real Estate Taxes$1,441$1,713

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Santa Rosa County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Santa Rosa County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,381 (7.2%)722 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,129 (11.1%)926 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9998,944 (46.7%)17,364 (49.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,317 (22.6%)11,758 (33.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,635 (8.5%)3,266 (9.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999427 (2.2%)896 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more314 (1.6%)399 (1.1%)
Total19,147 (100.0%)35,331 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Santa Rosa County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Santa Rosa County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000941 (4.9%)224 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,925 (10.1%)624 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,469 (7.7%)1,296 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,257 (11.8%)1,584 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,313 (17.3%)2,722 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,882 (15.0%)4,822 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,212 (16.8%)5,287 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more3,148 (16.4%)10,109 (28.6%)
Total19,147 (100.0%)35,331 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Santa Rosa County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Santa Rosa County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,861 (30.6%)104,995 (297.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,221 (16.8%)9,581 (27.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,369 (12.4%)9,884 (28.0%)
4.0x or more7,437 (38.8%)6,242 (17.7%)
Total19,147 (100.0%)35,331 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Santa Rosa County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Santa Rosa County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,745 (24.8%)223 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4994,451 (23.3%)4,602 (13.0%)
$800 to $1,4998,462 (44.2%)8,841 (25.0%)
Total19,147 (100.0%)35,331 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Santa Rosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Rosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,881 (94.8%)646 (5.2%)
6 to 18 Years28,826 (94.2%)1,766 (5.8%)
19 to 25 Years10,455 (80.4%)2,545 (19.6%)
26 to 34 Years15,492 (80.1%)3,853 (19.9%)
35 to 44 Years20,289 (85.6%)3,418 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years20,060 (86.2%)3,203 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years21,974 (84.7%)3,965 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years18,842 (99.7%)61 (0.3%)
75 Years and older11,342 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159,161 (89.1%)19,457 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Santa Rosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Santa Rosa County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,881 (94.8%)646 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen28,826 (94.2%)1,766 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,455 (80.4%)2,545 (19.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Santa Rosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Santa Rosa County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,228 (85.9%)1,851 (14.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99920,743 (82.6%)4,373 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99921,960 (82.0%)4,813 (18.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,468 (90.9%)2,545 (9.1%)
$100,000 and over79,597 (93.2%)5,804 (6.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Rosa County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,861 (30.8%)8,481 (67.7%)
6 to 18 Years8,084 (26.4%)22,257 (72.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,581 (12.2%)9,046 (69.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,616 (13.5%)13,654 (70.6%)
35 to 44 Years3,613 (15.2%)18,502 (78.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,625 (15.6%)18,311 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years5,566 (21.5%)19,404 (74.8%)
65 to 74 Years18,231 (96.5%)11,563 (61.2%)
75 Years and over11,268 (99.4%)7,697 (67.9%)
Total58,445 (32.7%)128,915 (72.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Santa Rosa County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Santa Rosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (1.2%)116 (2.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,529 (9.5%)608 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,000 (5.9%)1,810 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years5,545 (15.8%)5,253 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,550 (27.5%)2,315 (24.0%)
75 Years and over2,580 (52.8%)3,434 (53.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Santa Rosa County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Santa Rosa County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (1.2%)116 (2.3%)
5 to 17 Years119 (0.7%)145 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (0.3%)65 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,599 (4.5%)605 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,564 (16.9%)557 (5.8%)
75 Years and over1,439 (29.4%)1,370 (21.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Santa Rosa County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years309 (1.9%)110 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years67 (0.4%)209 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years453 (1.3%)920 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years263 (2.8%)398 (4.1%)
75 Years and over389 (8.0%)784 (12.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Santa Rosa County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,218 (7.6%)413 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years856 (5.1%)1,440 (8.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,026 (5.8%)1,985 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years533 (5.8%)391 (4.1%)
75 Years and over342 (7.0%)997 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Santa Rosa County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.0%)23 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years202 (1.2%)408 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,717 (7.7%)2,951 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,310 (14.1%)1,777 (18.5%)
75 Years and over1,418 (29.0%)2,456 (38.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Santa Rosa County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years86 (0.5%)57 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years65 (0.4%)109 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years745 (2.1%)910 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years401 (4.3%)465 (4.8%)
75 Years and over311 (6.4%)959 (14.9%)

Technology Access in Santa Rosa County

Computing Device Access in Santa Rosa County

Computing Device Access in Santa Rosa County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop59,22285.2%
Smartphone63,06890.7%
Tablet47,98869.0%
No Computing Device2,7864.0%
Total69,524100.0%

Internet Access in Santa Rosa County

Internet Access in Santa Rosa County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet970.1%
Broadband Home54,13477.9%
Cellular Data Only6,0098.6%
Satellite Internet5,5538.0%
No Internet5,5558.0%
Total69,524100.0%

Santa Rosa County Summary

Santa Rosa County is located in the northwest corner of Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered by Escambia County to the east, Okaloosa County to the west, and Walton County to the south. The county seat is Milton, and the largest city is Navarre. Santa Rosa County is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Santa Rosa County was established in 1842, and was named for the Spanish name for Saint Rose of Lima. The county was originally part of Escambia County, but was split off in 1846. The county was largely rural until the 1950s, when the population began to grow rapidly due to the influx of military personnel and retirees.

Geography

Santa Rosa County covers an area of 1,092 square miles, of which 1,072 square miles is land and 20 square miles is water. The county is located in the Florida Panhandle, and is bordered by Escambia County to the east, Okaloosa County to the west, and Walton County to the south. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the northern part is mostly rural, while the southern part is more developed. The county is home to several rivers, including the Blackwater River, the Yellow River, and the Escambia River.

Economy

Santa Rosa County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. The county is home to several large employers, including the Whiting Field Naval Air Station, the Santa Rosa County School District, and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. The county is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including Gulf Power, International Paper, and Raytheon. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with visitors coming to the area to enjoy the beaches, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Santa Rosa County had a population of 152,413. The population was 53.2% White, 34.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% African American, 2.2% Asian, and 2.1% from other races. The median household income was $48,845, and the median family income was $58,945. The per capita income was $25,945. The unemployment rate was 6.2%.

Conclusion

Santa Rosa County is a diverse and vibrant county located in the Florida Panhandle. It has a rich history, and a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. The population is diverse, with a mix of White, Hispanic or Latino, African American, Asian, and other races. The county has a strong economy, with several large employers, and a median household income that is higher than the state average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Santa Rosa County?
Total Population of Santa Rosa County is 188,994.
What is the Total Male Population of Santa Rosa County?
Total Male Population of Santa Rosa County is 97,011.
What is the Total Female Population of Santa Rosa County?
Total Female Population of Santa Rosa County is 91,983.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Santa Rosa County?
There are 105.47 Males per 100 Females in Santa Rosa County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Santa Rosa County?
There are 94.82 Females per 100 Males in Santa Rosa County.
What is the Median Population Age in Santa Rosa County?
Median Population Age in Santa Rosa County is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Santa Rosa County
Average Family Size in Santa Rosa County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Santa Rosa County
Average Household Size in Santa Rosa County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Santa Rosa County?
Per Capita income in Santa Rosa County is $39,143.
What is the Median Family Income in Santa Rosa County?
Median Family Income in Santa Rosa County is $98,722.
What is the Median Household income in Santa Rosa County?
Median Household Income in Santa Rosa County is $84,715.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Santa Rosa County?
Income or Wage Gap in Santa Rosa County is 34.7%.
Women in Santa Rosa County earn 65.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Santa Rosa County?
Family Income Deficit in Santa Rosa County is $11,809.
Families that are below poverty line in Santa Rosa County earn $11,809 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Santa Rosa County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Santa Rosa County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Santa Rosa County?
There are 90,262 People in the Labor Forcein in Santa Rosa County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Santa Rosa County?
59.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Santa Rosa County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Santa Rosa County?
Unemployment Rate in Santa Rosa County is 4.7%.