Pensacola, Florida

Pensacola: The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida. It is located on Pensacola Bay in the western panhandle of the state. Pensacola is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites

About

Pensacola is a city located in the county of Escambia in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 51,923 and a population density of 492 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,142 inhabitants.

The city was created 466 years ago in 1558.

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Location of Pensacola on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Pensacola

Population : 53,142 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
County : Escambia County
Postal code : 32501–32592
Phone Area Codes : 850
Area : 105.57 km2
Altitude : 102 feet / 31 meters
Capital city : Pensacola is capital of Escambia County
Establishment : January 01, 1559 (466 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 04:47:40 (18th May 2025)
Density : 503 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 2.29% (2010-2020)
Seal of Pensacola Florida seal image
Seal of Pensacola Florida
Seal of Pensacola Florida seal image
Seal of Pensacola Florida seal image

Geography

Pensacola is located at 30°25'17"N 87°13'1"W (30.4213100, -87.2169100).

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Demographics

The population of Pensacola increased by 2.29% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 51,923 - census
2011 51,848 -0.14% estimation process
2012 52,149 0.58% estimation process
2013 52,270 0.23% estimation process
2014 52,434 0.31% estimation process
2015 52,473 0.07% estimation process
2016 52,662 0.36% estimation process
2017 52,525 -0.26% estimation process
2018 52,637 0.21% estimation process
2019 52,975 0.64% estimation process
2020 53,142 0.31% estimation process

Pensacola zip code is 32501. County name: Escambia, County fips: 12033

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Best Things to Do in Pensacola

1 National Naval Aviation Museum

Rating: 4.8 (7041)

1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508, United States ➦ Show Map

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National Naval Aviation Museum

2 Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Rating: 4.7 (1911)

2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508, United States ➦ Show Map

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Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

3 Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park

Rating: 4.7 (1697)

301 W Main St, Pensacola, FL 32501, United States ➦ Show Map

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Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park

4 Plaza De Luna Memorial Monument

Rating: 4.6 (1416)

900 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502, United States ➦ Show Map

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Plaza De Luna Memorial Monument

5 Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Rating: 4.4 (1402)

5007 N Davis Hwy Unit 8A, Pensacola, FL 32503, United States ➦ Show Map

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Where ot Eat in Pensacola

1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.4 (4286)

8050 Lavelle Way, Pensacola, FL 32526, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Rating: 4 (3920)

2260 Langley Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

3 Steak 'n Shake

Rating: 4.2 (3879)

2057 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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Steak 'n Shake

4 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.2 (3556)

5037 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32503, United States ➦ Show Map

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

5 Texas Roadhouse

Rating: 4.4 (3486)

7177 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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Texas Roadhouse

Where to Stay in Pensacola

1 Quality Inn & Suites Pensacola Bayview

Rating: 3.6 (1508)

7601 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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Quality Inn & Suites Pensacola Bayview

2 Key West Inn

Rating: 2.1 (1110)

6900 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505, United States ➦ Show Map

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Key West Inn

3 Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown

Rating: 3.5 (1076)

710 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32501, United States ➦ Show Map

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Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown

4 Red Roof Inn Pensacola – I-10 at Davis Highway

Rating: 3 (1051)

7340 Plantation Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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Red Roof Inn Pensacola – I-10 at Davis Highway

5 Baymont by Wyndham Pensacola

Rating: 2.8 (1035)

7330 Plantation Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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Baymont by Wyndham Pensacola

Other Places in Pensacola

1 Florida Lottery

Rating: 4.5 (86)

6601 N Davis Hwy Suite 54, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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Florida Lottery

2 City of Pensacola - City Hall

Rating: 3.9 (22)

222 W Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502 ➦ Show Map

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City of Pensacola - City Hall

3 Baptist Health Care

Rating: 1.5 (6)

B, 1221 W Lakeview Ave bldg b, Pensacola, FL 32501, United States ➦ Show Map

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4 Vocational Rehabilitation

Rating: 3 (2)

1000 College Blvd #659, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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5 Escambia Co Hospital Home Boun

Rating: 3 (1)

30 E Texar Dr, Pensacola, FL 32503, United States ➦ Show Map

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6 Vocational Rehabilitation

Rating: 1 (1)

600 University Office Blvd Building 6, Pensacola, FL 32504, United States ➦ Show Map

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7 CAPT Matthew Rings

340 Hulse Rd, Pensacola, FL 32508, United States ➦ Show Map

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CAPT Matthew Rings

People born in Pensacola (199)

People born in Pensacola, including All-college football player, professional football player, linebacker Derrick Brooks, Catholic bishop Martin Holley, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Katharine Jefferts Schori, .

List

  • Roman Reigns (American professional wrestler, actor and Canadian football defensive tackle) he was born in 25/05/1985
  • Aaron Tippin (American country musician and record producer) he was born in 03/07/1958
  • Junior Cook (American saxophonist) he was born in 22/07/1934
  • Mike McCready (musician, songwriter) he was born in 05/04/1966
  • Jearl Walker (American physicist) he was born in 20/01/1945
  • Katy Mixon (actress) she was born in 30/03/1981
  • Gwen McCrae (American musician) she was born in 21/12/1943
  • Tracey Cherelle Jones (American actress) she was born in 27/12/1970
  • Joe Dallesandro (American actor, model) he was born in 31/12/1948
  • Gigi Gryce (American recording artist; jazz saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, and educator) he was born in 28/11/1927
  • Alfred Morris (American football player) he was born in 12/12/1988
  • Tom Sewell (American basketball player) he was born in 11/03/1962
  • Al Laney (US sports journalist) he was born in 11/01/1896
  • Brian Waltrip (soccer player) he was born in 12/01/1978
  • William Enyart (Illinois politician) he was born in 22/09/1949
  • Benny Spellman (American rhythm and blues singer) he was born in 11/12/1931
  • Roy Jones Jr. (American boxer, rapper and actor) he was born in 16/01/1969
  • Michael Hayes (American professional wrestler and musician) he was born in 29/03/1959

Schools in Pensacola

College & universities near Pensacola, FL

Code Name City ZIP
136473 Pensacola State College Pensacola (FL) 32504-8998
449533 Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers Pensacola (FL) 32504
134291 George Stone Technical College Pensacola (FL) 32526-8922
455479 Fortis Institute-Pensacola Pensacola (FL) 32514
133942 Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc Pensacola (FL) 32514

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Pensacola, FL

Code Name Address Type
MOG Mobile Bus Station 2545 Government Blvd. BUS
MTV Mt. Vernon, AL 20890 US Highway 43 BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Pensacola

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Pensacola Post Office Pensacola (FL) 32502
Pensacola Post Office Pensacola (FL) 32501
Pensacola Gmf For My Post Office Pensacola (FL) 32501
East Hill Post Office Pensacola (FL) 32503
Warrington Post Office Pensacola (FL) 32507

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Pensacola , Oklahoma human settlement in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 125 people.

Other cities in Escambia County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Escambia County , FL.

City Name Population Title
East Pensacola Heights 54,104 A neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida.
Ferry Pass 28,921 CDP in Florida
Cantonment 26,493 Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
Bellview 23,355 Census designated place
Brent 21,800 A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
West Pensacola 21,339 Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
Ensley 20,602 Census designated place
Myrtle Grove 15,870 Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
Gonzalez 13,273 Census designated place
Goulding 4,102 Census designated place
Century 1,873 Human settlement in Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
Molino 1,277 Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Distance to Other Cities

Pensacola distances to largest Florida cities

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