How long is the commute from West Pensacola, FL?
Workers who live in West Pensacola, FL take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
5.5% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.5%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in West Pensacola get to work
| Means of transportation | West Pensacola | Escambia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±4.5 points) | 69.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±4.6 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.5% (±4.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.3% (±2.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±3.1 points) | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In West Pensacola, the average commute is not measurably different from Escambia County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Pensacola, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Escambia County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Escambia County, West Pensacola ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 588 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Pensacola
| Vehicles available | West Pensacola | Escambia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±3.2 points) | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.3% (±3.9 points) | 36.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% (±3.8 points) | 38.2% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.1% (±2.6 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In West Pensacola, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Escambia County (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Pensacola
| West Pensacola | Escambia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±3.1 points) | 13.6% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±2.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.9% (±3.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Pensacola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Escambia County (91.9%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Pensacola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Pensacola | — | 24.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Myrtle Grove | 2.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Goulding | 2.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brent | 3.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Warrington | 3.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bellview | 3.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pensacola | 4.7 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pensacola Station | 6.0 mi | 9.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Ensley | 6.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brent, FL (18.8 minutes), Pensacola Station, FL (9.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Escambia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century | 30.5 minutes (±11.1) |
| 2 | Molino | 28.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Goulding | 25.3 minutes (±11.0) |
| 4 | West Pensacola | 24.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Myrtle Grove | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Gonzalez | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Warrington | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Ensley | 22.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Bellview | 22.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Ferry Pass | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Escambia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Pensacola is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Pensacola
How long is the average commute in West Pensacola?
Workers who live in West Pensacola, FL take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Pensacola without a car?
12.7% of households in West Pensacola have no vehicle, and 5.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Pensacola?
8.0% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in West Pensacola worked from home, and 83.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Pensacola CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Pensacola CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Pensacola CDP, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Pensacola CDP, Florida (place:76675, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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