Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Northwest Florida’s 16-county region, also known as the Panhandle, is recognized as one of eight economic development regions within the State of Florida. Northwest Florida includes four 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.
The Tallahassee MSA includes Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties. Please click
Tallahassee MSA for MSA-level data or
Gadsden County,
Jefferson County,
Leon County, or
Wakulla County for information on the respective counties.