Census Bureau Releases 2009 Escambia Info
December 20, 2010
The U.S. Census Bureau 5-year American Community Survey estimates released last week for Escambia County are as follows:
HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES: In 2005-2009 there were 117,000 households in Escambia County. The average household size was 2.4 people.
Families made up 65 percent of the households in Escambia County. This figure includes both married-couple families (46 percent) and other families (19 percent). Nonfamily households made up 35 percent of all households in Escambia County. Most of the nonfamily households were people living alone, but some were composed of people living in households in which no one was related to the householder.
NATIVITY AND LANGUAGE: Five percent of the people living in Escambia County in 2005-2009 were foreign born. Ninety-five percent was native, including 43 percent who were born in Florida.
Among people at least five years old living in Escambia County in 2005-2009, 8 percent spoke a language other than English at home. Of those speaking a language other than English at home, 44 percent spoke Spanish and 56 percent spoke some other language; 34 percent reported that they did not speak English “very well.”
GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY: In 2005-2009, 78 percent of the people at least one year old living in Escambia County were living in the same residence one year earlier; 12 percent had moved during the past year from another residence in the same county, 3 percent from another county in the same state, 7 percent from another state, and 1 percent from abroad.
EDUCATION: In 2005-2009, 86 percent of people 25 years and over had at least graduated from high school and 24 percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Fourteen percent were dropouts; they were not enrolled in school and had not graduated from high school.
The total school enrollment in Escambia County was 74,000 in 2005-2009. Nursery school and kindergarten enrollment was 8,100 and elementary or high school enrollment was 44,000 children. College or graduate school enrollment was 23,000.
DISABILITY: In Escambia County, among people at least five years old in 2005-2009, percent reported a disability. The likelihood of having a disability varied by age – from percent of people 5 to 15 years old, to percent of people 16 to 64 years old, and to percent of those 65 and older.
INDUSTRIES: In 2005-2009, for the employed population 16 years and older, the leading industries in Escambia County were Educational services, and health care, and social assistance, 22 percent, and Retail trade, 13 percent.
OCCUPATIONS AND TYPE OF EMPLOYER: Among the most common occupations were: Management, professional, and related occupations, 31 percent; Sales and office occupations, 29 percent; Service occupations, 20 percent; Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair occupations, 10 percent; and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 9 percent. Seventy-six percent of the people employed were Private wage and salary workers; 17 percent was Federal, state, or local government workers; and 6 percent was Self-employed in own not incorporated business workers.
TRAVEL TO WORK: Seventy-five percent of Escambia County workers drove to work alone in 2005-2009, 11 percent carpooled, 1 percent took public transportation, and 6 percent used other means. The remaining 7 percent worked at home. Among those who commuted to work, it took them on average 21.7 minutes to get to work.
INCOME: The median income of households in Escambia County was $43,148. Seventy-six percent of the households received earnings and 24 percent received retirement income other than Social Security. Thirty-one percent of the households received Social Security. The average income from Social Security was $14,051. These income sources are not mutually exclusive; that is, some households received income from more than one source.
POVERTY AND PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: In 2005-2009, 16 percent of people were in poverty. Twenty-four percent of related children under 18 were below the poverty level, compared with 9 percent of people 65 years old and over. Twelve percent of all families and 31 percent of families with a female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty level.
POPULATION OF Escambia County: In 2005-2009, Escambia County had a total population of 303,000 – 153,000 (51 percent) females and 150,000 (49 percent) males. The median age was 36.6 years. Twenty-two percent of the population was under 18 years and 14 percent was 65 years and older.
For people reporting one race alone, 71 percent was White; 22 percent was Black or African American; 1 percent was American Indian and Alaska Native; 3 percent was Asian; less than 0.5 percent was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 1 percent was Some other race. Three percent reported Two or more races. Four percent of the people in Escambia County was Hispanic. Sixty-eight percent of the people in Escambia County was White non-Hispanic. People of Hispanic origin may be of any race.
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS: In 2005-2009, Escambia County had a total of 138,000 housing units, 15 percent of which were vacant. Of the total housing units, 70 percent was in single-unit structures, 22 percent was in multi-unit structures, and 8 percent was mobile homes. Twenty-nine percent of the housing units were built since 1990.
OCCUPIED HOUSING UNIT CHARACTERISTICS: In 2005-2009, Escambia County had 117,000 occupied housing units – 79,000 (67 percent) owner occupied and 39,000 (33 percent) renter occupied. Seven percent of the households did not have telephone service and 8 percent of the households did not have access to a car, truck, or van for private use. Multi Vehicle households were not rare. Thirty-nine percent had two vehicles and another 16 percent had three or more.
HOUSING COSTS: The median monthly housing costs for mortgaged owners was $1,207, nonmortgaged owners $362, and renters $802. Thirty-eight percent of owners with mortgages, 14 percent of owners without mortgages, and 55 percent of renters in Escambia County spent 30 percent or more of household income on housing.
Census Bureau Releases 2009 Century Info
December 20, 2010
The U.S. Census Bureau 5-year American Community Survey estimates released last week for Escambia County are as follows:
HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES: In 2005-2009 there were 650 households in Century town. The average household size was 2.4 people.
Families made up 65 percent of the households in Century town. This figure includes both married-couple families (38 percent) and other families (27 percent). Nonfamily households made up 35 percent of all households in Century town. Most of the nonfamily households were people living alone, but some were composed of people living in households in which no one was related to the householder.
NATIVITY AND LANGUAGE: Five percent of the people living in Century town in 2005-2009 were foreign born. Ninety-five percent was native, including 61 percent who were born in Florida.
Among people at least five years old living in Century town in 2005-2009, 4 percent spoke a language other than English at home. Of those speaking a language other than English at home, 38 percent spoke Spanish and 62 percent spoke some other language; 42 percent reported that they did not speak English “very well.”
GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY: In 2005-2009, 91 percent of the people at least one year old living in Century town were living in the same residence one year earlier; 5 percent had moved during the past year from another residence in the same county, less than 0.5 percent from another county in the same state, 3 percent from another state, and less than 0.5 percent from abroad.
EDUCATION: In 2005-2009, 75 percent of people 25 years and over had at least graduated from high school and 5 percent had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Twenty-six percent were dropouts; they were not enrolled in school and had not graduated from high school.
The total school enrollment in Century town was 340 in 2005-2009. Nursery school and kindergarten enrollment was 18 and elementary or high school enrollment was 280 children. College or graduate school enrollment was 42.
DISABILITY: In Century town, among people at least five years old in 2005-2009, percent reported a disability. The likelihood of having a disability varied by age – from percent of people 5 to 15 years old, to percent of people 16 to 64 years old, and to percent of those 65 and older.
INDUSTRIES: In 2005-2009, for the employed population 16 years and older, the leading industries in Century town were Manufacturing, 23 percent, and Educational services, and health care, and social assistance, 20 percent.
OCCUPATIONS AND TYPE OF EMPLOYER: Among the most common occupations were: Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 25 percent; Service occupations, 24 percent; Sales and office occupations, 21 percent; Management, professional, and related occupations, 16 percent; and Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair occupations, 13 percent. Seventy-six percent of the people employed were Private wage and salary workers; 16 percent was Federal, state, or local government workers; and 7 percent was Self-employed in own not incorporated business workers.
TRAVEL TO WORK: Seventy-six percent of Century town workers drove to work alone in 2005-2009, 18 percent carpooled, 1 percent took public transportation, and 3 percent used other means. The remaining 3 percent worked at home. Among those who commuted to work, it took them on average 24.9 minutes to get to work.
INCOME: The median income of households in Century town was $24,643. Fifty-nine percent of the households received earnings and 22 percent received retirement income other than Social Security. Fifty-two percent of the households received Social Security. The average income from Social Security was $11,246. These income sources are not mutually exclusive; that is, some households received income from more than one source.
POVERTY AND PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: In 2005-2009, 32 percent of people were in poverty. Forty-nine percent of related children under 18 were below the poverty level, compared with 22 percent of people 65 years old and over. Twenty-four percent of all families and 38 percent of families with a female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty level.
POPULATION OF Century town: In 2005-2009, Century town had a total population of 1,600 – 900 (58 percent) females and 650 (42 percent) males. The median age was 42.5 years. Twenty-three percent of the population was under 18 years and 17 percent was 65 years and older.
For people reporting one race alone, 37 percent was White; 59 percent was Black or African American; less than 0.5 percent was American Indian and Alaska Native; 1 percent was Asian; less than 0.5 percent was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and less than 0.5 percent was Some other race. Two percent reported Two or more races. Two percent of the people in Century town was Hispanic. Thirty-six percent of the people in Century town was White non-Hispanic. People of Hispanic origin may be of any race.
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS: In 2005-2009, Century town had a total of 760 housing units, 14 percent of which were vacant. Of the total housing units, 64 percent was in single-unit structures, 10 percent was in multi-unit structures, and 26 percent was mobile homes. Twenty-five percent of the housing units were built since 1990.
OCCUPIED HOUSING UNIT CHARACTERISTICS: In 2005-2009, Century town had 650 occupied housing units – 450 (69 percent) owner occupied and 200 (31 percent) renter occupied. Six percent of the households did not have telephone service and 19 percent of the households did not have access to a car, truck, or van for private use. Twenty-five percent had two vehicles and another 20 percent had three or more.
HOUSING COSTS: The median monthly housing costs for mortgaged owners was $829, nonmortgaged owners $275, and renters $406. Fifty-three percent of owners with mortgages, 19 percent of owners without mortgages, and 47 percent of renters in Century town spent 30 percent or more of household income on housing.
New Census Data Shows Population, Poverty In Century, Escambia
December 20, 2010
A new U.S. Census Bureau 5-year American Community Survey released last week shows that declining population and a high poverty level plagues Century when compared to Escambia County.
The U.S. Census Bureau data shows Century’s population declined just under 10 percent during the period, from 1,714 to 1,553. During the same 2000 to 2009 period, Escambia County’s population increased about three percent, from 294,410 to 303,292.
Among the Town of Century’s residents, 31.9 percent of residents lived below the federal poverty level in 2009, according to the data released last week. Of Century’s families, 24.4 percent lived in poverty. The percentage of Century’s residents in poverty was virtually unchanged during the nine year period.
Escambia County’s poverty levels increased during the period, but were half that of Century. In 2009, 15.5 percent of people in Escambia County lived in poverty, while 11.7 percent of families were below the poverty level.
Up until now, small geographic areas had to rely on outdated 2000 Census figures for detailed information about the characteristics of their communities. But the 2009 estimates released last week in the American Community Survey provides estimates to give even the smallest communities like Century more timely information on topics ranging from commute times to languages spoken at home to housing values.
- For complete data from the U.S. Census Bureau 5-year American Community Survey for Century, click here.
- For complete data from the U.S. Census Bureau 5-year American Community Survey for Escambia County, click here.
NHS Students Of The Month
December 20, 2010
Northview High School has named senior Tyler Garrett and freshman Anna Donald as students of the month for the month of December. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Democrats Push To Dump FCAT; Republicans Want More Exams
December 20, 2010
Florida Democrats are continuing this week to propose dumping the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test as their Republican counterparts continue to put more emphasis on standardized exams.
Rep. Daphne Campbell, D-Miami, has filed HB 71, which would discontinue the FCAT and at the high school level, replace it with the High School Competency Test, which would require passage to graduate from high school.
Rep. Dwight Bullard, D-Miami, is proposing terminating the FCAT for students in grades 9 through 12, but requiring that students in 10th grade take the Pre-SAT or the ACT’s Explore and Plan exam. Bullard’s mother, Sen. Larcenia Bullard, D-Miami, has filed senate companion legislation to her son’s proposal.
Escambia Offers Recycling Camp For Kids This Week
December 20, 2010
Escambia County Recycling Operations will host a Recycling Camp this week to give children a learning experience in recycling.
The camp will be offered Tuesday, December 21st, through Thursday, December 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The camp will be held at the Perdido Landfill, 13009 Beulah Road in Cantonment. The cost of the camp is a donation of one pair of new or gently used shoes to be given to Soles4Soles.
Activities at the camp will include tours of the Perdido Landfill and Recycling Center, arts and crafts with recycled materials, and games that focus on recycling and reuse. Campers should wear clothes that are appropriate for outside play. They also need to bring a lunch, snack, and drinks. Please try to pack a zero waste lunch, which means reusable containers.
The event is sponsored by the Division of Solid Waste, Recycling Operations. For more information or to preregister, call 937-2160.
Molino’s Kart King Finishes Season With 3 State Titles
December 19, 2010
Molino’s kart racing king Jarrett Parker recently finished his season with three state titles, 16 wins, 12 pole positions and 43 top five finishes out of 55 starts.
At the recent O’Reilly’s Indoor Kart Nationals, Parker had four top 10 finishes — third in FH Heavy, fifth in Jr. Lite, ninth in Junior Animal Heavy and tenth in Junior Pro.
He was involved in one of the many wrecks that occurred during the two-day event. Parker had no where to go and hit the kart of Nich Thrash, flipping Thrash completely over. Thrash walked away with just a minor knee injury. Parker’s teammate, Dee Paschal of Georgia, was involved in a serious wreck in his last race and was hospitalized.
“Thankfully our prayers have been answered and Dee was released from the hospital and is supposed to be resting back at home in Georgia.” Parker said. “The races were with out a doubt some of the roughest driving I have seen.”
Parker offered thanks to several people as he wrapped up the 2010 season.
“A big thank you to my dad. Many thanks to Dustin Dowdy of Dowdy Motorsports who helped wrench on my kart all weekend long. And to David Lynn, thank you for your help in our pits Saturday. I have to thank Mrs. Stacie Campbell for everything she does for our group at this event, Southern Speed. Thank you especially to Dee Paschal and Mark Bowers for all of your support throughout the year. I am very thankful,” he said.
Parker drives a Tod Miller powered 2010 Phantom Seraph and pits with MB Motorsports. Jarrett Parker, a sophomore at Northview High School, is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
Pictured top: Molino’s Jarrett Parker (second from right) in the Winner’s Circle at the O’Reilly’s Indoor Kart Nationals. Pictured inset: Parker (right) in action. Pictured below: Jarrett Parker. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Another Escambia Fire Means 12th Red Bulb In Safety Campaign
December 19, 2010
There are now 12 bulbs representing residential fires in Escambia County in the “Keep the Wreath Green’ fire safety campaign.
On Saturday at 4:36 a.m., a fire was reported in the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. Firefighters arrived at 4:42 a.m. and found heavy fire coming from two windows of the home. The cause of the fire was determined to be from an electrical problem in a bedroom outlet. The fire caused damage to the apartment of origin and the neighboring one. Firefighters from Osceola, Myrtle Grove, West Pensacola and Bellview responded to the fire.
Escambia County Fire-Rescue and the City of Pensacola Fire Department will continue the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign throughout the holiday season. This year, the seventh year of the campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 30 different locations throughout the holiday season. These sites are the Old Escambia County Courthouse on Palafox Place, the Public Safety Building on W Street, the Central Office Complex on West Park Place, all 18 primary county fire stations, seven stations within the City of Pensacola, Cordova Mall and one mobile display. Every time firefighters respond to a residential fire a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by holiday decorations.
To help citizens stay safe and “keep the wreath green”; Escambia County Fire-Rescue and the City of Pensacola Fire Department have daily holiday safety tips. The tips for December 19 and 20 are:
- Dec. 19 – Children should be taught that matches and lighters are tools for adults. These items should be kept out of sight and away from the reach of children. Children should tell an adult if they find them lying around. Curious children cause numerous fires using these items every year.
- Dec. 20 — Teach every member of the family what to do in case their clothes catch on fire. Remember to: STOP, don’t run; DROP to the floor; cover your face with your hands and ROLL till the fire goes out. Finally cool burns with cool water and call 911 for help.
Century First Baptist Church Youth Spread Christmas Cheer
December 19, 2010
The Youth Department of Century First Baptist Church spent a recent Sunday afternoon spreading good cheer. Six teens stayed after the morning worship service and wrapped 34 gifts to be given to the children in Century’s Head Start Program.
“I was surprised at their organizational skills,” said Youth Leader Leslie Gonzalez. “Without any direction, each one of them took a job and this overwhelming task was completed in record time.”
For months the Century First Baptist Youth have collected empty toilet paper rolls and sugar free candy for a service project to benefit the Century Care Center. They stuffed the cardboard rolls with candy and wrapped them to look like giant pieces of candy. Afterward they walked the halls of Century Care Center and handed these out to residents, nurses and even a few visitors.
The Youth offered their thanks to chaperones Rene’ Bunch, Carrie Bryan and Cesar Gonzalez for their help and encouragement, and Kelly Gunter for her collection efforts for the Century Care Center candy project, and the entire congregation for their contributions toward the gifts and candy.
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Pictured: (Bottom, L-R) Emily Taylor, Kristen Gunter, (second row) Beverly Blackmon, Megan Bryan, Sara Grace Gunter and (top) Tristan Williams. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Best Ever Carrot Cake
December 19, 2010
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a “Best Ever Carrot Cake”, a 60 year old recipe with just the right amount of everything.
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