Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Northwest Florida’s 12-county region, also known as the Panhandle, is recognized as one of eight economic development regions within the State of Florida. Northwest Florida includes three federally-defined Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs):
The Pensacola MSA, also known as the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL MSA, includes the two most western counties in Florida—Escambia and Santa Rosa. Please click
Pensacola MSA for MSA-level data or
Escambia County or
Santa Rosa County for information on the respective counties.
The
Fort Walton Beach MSA, also known as the Crestview-Fort Walton-Destin, FL MSA, includes Okaloosa County and Walton County. Please click
Okaloosa County and
Walton County for more information.
The
Panama City MSA, also known as the Panama City-Lynn Haven-Panama City Beach MSA, includes Bay County and Gulf County. Please click
Bay County and
Gulf County for more information.