Santa Rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County: county in Florida, United States
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Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 151,372 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 189,139 inhabitants. Its county seat is Milton. The county was created 184 years ago in 1842.
County Snapshot
Santa Rosa County at a glance
Santa Rosa County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Florida counties
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MiltonPopulation 10,785
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Quick Facts about Santa Rosa County
| Population | 189,139 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Area | 3040 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 13.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 86.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6929,-87.0185 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital | Milton |
| Establishment | February 18, 1842 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:30:59 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 62 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 19.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Santa Rosa County is located at 30°41'34"N 87°1'6"W (30.6929000, -87.0184500). It has 3 neighbors: Escambia County, Escambia County and Okaloosa County.
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The largest city of Santa Rosa County is Milton with a population of 10,785. Other cities include, Gulf Breeze population 7,075 and Jay population 653. See all Santa Rosa County cities & populated places.
Santa Rosa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Rosa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | 10,785 | City in Florida, United States |
| Gulf Breeze | 7,075 | City in Florida, USA |
| Jay | 653 | Town in Florida, United States |
Weather
Patchy fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Santa Rosa County
Official Website- Milton
Demographics
The population of Santa Rosa County increased by 19.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 151,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 155,738 | 2.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 158,190 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 160,392 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 162,668 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 166,226 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 169,894 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 174,049 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 179,295 | 2.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 184,313 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 189,139 | 2.55% | estimation process |
People born in Santa Rosa County (1)
American musician Hank Locklin was born in Santa Rosa County
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