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Gulf Stream

Florida · 986 residents (2025 est.) · 0.786 sq mi
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Gulf Stream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $226,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
+10%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
999 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.9
+12%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:986 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6217398579741K1990201020202024Gulf Stream
2024785
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$226,563
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,985 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$214,782
+61%since 2000
from $133,651 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+4%since 2010
from 0.545 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+87%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(667)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(21)
Asian1.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(709)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(30)
Asian3.7%(29)
Other1.8%(14)
Diversity Score22.6%(178)
Diversity Score
23
+75%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2017
from 97.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulf Stream, Florida?

Gulf Stream, Florida has about 785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gulf Stream, Florida earns about $226,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gulf Stream, Florida expensive?

In Gulf Stream, Florida, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Gulf Stream, Florida?

About 77.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gulf Stream, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gulf Stream, Florida?

About 6.4% of people in Gulf Stream, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gulf Stream, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gulf Stream, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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