Santa Rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County: County in Florida, United States
About
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 182 years ago in 1842.
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% |
| Altitude : | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital : | Milton |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1842 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:40:18 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 62 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.97% (2010-2020) |
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 and Gulf Breeze population 7,075. 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County has 3 neighbours.
- Escambia County county in Alabama, United States
- Escambia County county in Florida, United States
- Okaloosa County county in Florida, United States of America
- 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
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
