CITY · FL

What county is Pensacola, FL in?

Pensacola, FL is mostly in Escambia County. County FIPS code 12033, population 326,928 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Pensacola, Florida
Primary county: Escambia County
FIPS code: 12033
County population: 326,928

Some cities extend into more than one county. Pensacola is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Pensacola in?

Pensacola, FL is mostly in Escambia County.

What is the county seat of Escambia County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.