Pace is a CDP located in Santa Rosa County Florida. Pace has a 2024 population of 26,593. Pace is currently growing at a rate of 1.79% annually and its population has increased by 21.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,898 in 2020.
The average household income in Pace is $100,572 with a poverty rate of 12.4%. The median age in Pace is 37.2 years: 36.8 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pace was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,907 | 85.38% |
| Two or more races | 1,645 | 6.41% |
| Black or African American | 946 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 683 | 2.66% |
| Other race | 473 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,007 | 2.85 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 5,276 | 3.29 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 1,909 | 1.26 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 1,302 | 3.38 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Male | 520 | 2.91 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 950 | 5.44% |
| Associates Degree | 2,461 | 14.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,917 | 16.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,115 | 12.11% |
| High School Graduate | 5,257 | 30.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 311 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 3,457 | 19.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,725 | 13,688 | 4,247 |
| 2+ Races | 861 | 778 | 243 |
| Hispanic | 777 | 654 | 276 |
| Black | 692 | 679 | 141 |
| Asian | 636 | 615 | 211 |
| Other Race | 358 | 257 | 125 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 35.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,719 | $91,830 | $40,950 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,321 | $89,375 | $55,234 |
| High School Graduate | $33,261 | $43,750 | $23,585 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,913 | $57,332 | $33,404 |
| Some College | $41,627 | $51,216 | $30,428 |
$44,913
Average Earnings
$57,332
Average Male
$33,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.41% of Pace residents speak only English, while 5.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,315 | 2,645 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,172 | 219 | 18.69% |
| Black | 939 | 132 | 14.06% |
| Multiple | 1,645 | 131 | 7.96% |
| Asian | 675 | 40 | 5.93% |
| Other | 473 | 18 | 3.81% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
12.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.41%
Male Poverty Rate
13.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pace is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pace is Other, with 3.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.57% |
| High School | 16.36% |
| Some College | 8.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.39% |
| Female Employed | 7.14% |
| Male Employed | 2.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,270 | $104,343 |
| Households | $75,761 | $100,572 |
| Married Families | $109,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,961 | $75,359 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,092
Number of Veterans
2,673
Male Veterans
419
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,221 |
| First Gulf War | 1,187 |
| Vietnam | 916 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 910 |
| 55 to 64 | 724 |
| 75+ | 699 |
| 65 to 74 | 388 |
| 18 to 34 | 371 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,709 | 16.97% |
| Asian | 137 | 21.99% |
| Black | 127 | 17.91% |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 12.02% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 14.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.47%
Born in Pace
95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
3.16%
Naturalized
95.39% of Pace residents were born in the United States, with 43.47% having been born in Florida. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,593 | 468 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 26,125 | 468 | 1.82% |
| 2022 | 25,657 | 2,130 | 9.05% |
| 2021 | 23,527 | 1,629 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 21,898 | -962 | -4.21% |
| 2019 | 22,860 | -889 | -3.74% |
| 2018 | 23,749 | 1,517 | 6.82% |
| 2017 | 22,232 | 310 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 21,922 | -75 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 21,997 | 725 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 21,272 | 939 | 4.62% |
| 2013 | 20,333 | -143 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 20,476 | 180 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 20,296 | 257 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 20,039 | 0 | 0% |