Escambia County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Escambia County, Florida. With a population of 321,905 living across 656 square miles of land, Escambia County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Pensacola, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12033 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Florida's westernmost county, Escambia contains Pensacola — the state's first permanent European settlement (1559 and again 1698) — and NAS Pensacola, the 'Cradle of Naval Aviation.'
Escambia County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Escambia County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Escambia County
- County seat
- Pensacola
- FIPS code
- 12033
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1821
- Named for
- The Escambia River, an anglicization of a Spanish or Native American word of uncertain origin.
- Land area
- 656 sq mi
- Water area
- 208 sq mi
- Total area
- 864 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 321,905
- Population density
- 491 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time
Where is Escambia County, Florida?
Escambia County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Pensacola, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 864 square miles — 656 of land and 208 of water — and operates on Central Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12033, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Escambia County shares borders with 1 neighboring county: Santa Rosa County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Escambia County geography & landscape
Pensacola Bay, Perdido Bay, and the barrier island of Perdido Key and Santa Rosa Island frame the coast. The Escambia River forms the eastern boundary.
The county's overall footprint — 656 square miles of land plus 208 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Escambia County
U.S. Navy (NAS Pensacola, home of the Blue Angels and the National Naval Aviation Museum), health care (Baptist Health Care, Ascension Sacred Heart), tourism, and manufacturing.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Escambia County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Escambia County
Established by the first Legislative Council in 1821 alongside St. Johns, dividing the new territory in two. Pensacola predates St. Augustine's continuous settlement by decades but was abandoned after the 1559 hurricane; permanent Spanish settlement resumed in 1698.
Established in 1821, Escambia County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Escambia County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Escambia County
Pensacola Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore, National Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Pensacola Village, Fort Pickens, and Blue Angels practice shows.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Escambia County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Escambia County
Escambia County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Escambia County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Escambia County.
- I-10
- I-110
- US-29
- US-90
- US-98
- Pensacola International (PNS)
- NAS Pensacola
Escambia County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Escambia County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12033.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Escambia County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Escambia County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.