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Gulf Breeze

Florida · 6,302 residents · 4.681 sq mi
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Gulf Breeze is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $368,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,302
+11%since 2000
from 5,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,346 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+7%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Gulf Breeze
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,705
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,079
+82%since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,500
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,365
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,459)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(77)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(302)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(5,573)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(267)
Asian1.6%(98)
Other3.2%(202)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,403)
Diversity Score
22
+317%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulf Breeze, Florida?

Gulf Breeze, Florida has about 6,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gulf Breeze, Florida earns about $91,705 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 $368,500, and the typical rent is about $1,365 a month.

How educated are people in Gulf Breeze, Florida?

About 58.0% 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 6.7% 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 772 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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