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
89th
Median Household Income $91,922 +22.3% #268 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,077 / 3,222
36th
Median Home Value $329,800 +17.0% #495 / 3,222
85th
Median Gross Rent $1,544 +32.8% #220 / 3,222
93th
Poverty Rate 8.8% -30.5% #522 / 3,222
84th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$91,922 +22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #268 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,760 +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #571 of 3,222
82th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.8% −30.5% vs nat'l
Rank #522 of 3,222
84th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −20.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,453 of 3,222
55th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.0% −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #628 of 3,222
81th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.2 min +20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #457 of 3,222
86th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$329,800 +17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #495 of 3,222
85th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,544 +32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #220 of 3,222
93th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.6% +25.2% vs nat'l
Rank #533 of 3,222
83th percentile
80.6% Homeownership

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Health

89.8% of residents in Santa Rosa County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.

89.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.8% −2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,190 of 3,222
32th percentile

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.