Santa Rosa County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 198,472 | — | #350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $91,922 | +22.3% | #268 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,077 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $329,800 | +17.0% | #495 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,544 | +32.8% | #220 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.5% | #522 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Santa Rosa County has a population of 198,472, making it the #350 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Santa Rosa County is $91,922, ranking #268 out of 3,222 counties — 22.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Santa Rosa County is $329,800 (+17.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,544/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.
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89.8% of residents in Santa Rosa County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Santa Rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County, Florida has a total population of 198,472, making it the 350th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Santa Rosa County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Santa Rosa County is $91,922, which ranks #268 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Santa Rosa County is $329,800, 17.0% above the national median. Renters in Santa Rosa County pay a median gross rent of $1,544 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Santa Rosa County, 32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.2 min.
Santa Rosa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
All data for Santa Rosa County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.