officials Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, there were 188,000 people, 65,697 households, and 47,876 families residing in the county. As of the census of 2000, there were 117,743 people, 43,793 households, and 33,326 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 49,119 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile (19/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.72% White, 4.25% Black or African American, 1.01% Native American, 1.30% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. 2.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 43,793 households, out of which 36.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.20% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.90% were non-families. 19.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $41,881, and the median income for a family was $46,929. Males had a median income of $34,878 versus $22,304 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,089. About 7.90% of families and 9.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.60% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over. Libraries The Santa Rosa County Library System has five branches located in the following communities: Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Jay, Milton, and Pace. Communities The largest communities are Navarre and Pace. Cities Gulf Breeze Milton Town Jay Census-designated places Allentown Avalon Bagdad Berrydale Brownsdale Chumuckla Cobbtown Dickerson City Dixonville East Milton Fidelis Floridatown Garcon Point Harold Holley Midway Mount Carmel Mulat Munson Navarre (Major Community) Navarre Beach New York Oriole Beach Pace (Major Community) Pea Ridge, Florida Pine Level Springhill Tiger Point Wallace Whitfield Woodlawn Beach Politics Transportation