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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gulf Breeze

Florida · 5,665 residents · 4.681 sq mi
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Gulf Breeze is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,522. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $145,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,665
+2%since 1990
from 5,530 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,210 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,181 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+9%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Gulf Breeze
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,522
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,661 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,688
+63%since 1990
from $21,243 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$702
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $499 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
17.8% rent
2.8
+26%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(5,510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score2.1%(119)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,459)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(77)
Asian0.5%(30)
Diversity Score5.3%(302)
5
+149%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.3%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 93.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.0%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulf Breeze, Florida?

Gulf Breeze, Florida has about 5,665 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gulf Breeze, Florida?

The typical household in Gulf Breeze, Florida earns about $52,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gulf Breeze, Florida expensive?

In Gulf Breeze, Florida, the median home is worth about $145,900, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Gulf Breeze, Florida?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gulf Breeze, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gulf Breeze, Florida?

About 4.2% of people in Gulf Breeze, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gulf Breeze, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gulf Breeze, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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