West Pensacola

West Pensacola is a census-designated place (CDP) in Escambia County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,339 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pensacola - Ferry Pass - Brent Metropolitan Statistical Area. The CDP area includes the community of Brownsville.GeographyWest Pensacola is located at, or about 4mi west of downtown Pensacola. The elevation of the CDP is 76 feet above sea level.According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 19.0km2, of which 18.6km2 is land and 0.4km2, or 2.07%, is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 21,939 people, 8,818 households, and 5,502 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,978.1 people per square mile (1,149.3/km²). There were 9,886 housing units at an average density of 1,342.0/sq mi (517.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 58.06% White, 33.69% African American, 1.24% Native American, 3.40% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.60% of the population.