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Gulf Stream

Florida · 954 residents · 0.786 sq mi
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Gulf Stream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 333% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
954
+33%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.7
+12%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6217398579741K1990201020202024Gulf Stream
2024785
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,985 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$215,881
+62%since 2000
from $133,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services37.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,031
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+69%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(889)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(50)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(140)
Diversity Score
15
+14%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 99.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulf Stream, Florida?

Gulf Stream, Florida has about 954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gulf Stream, Florida earns about $250,001 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 $2,031 a month.

How educated are people in Gulf Stream, Florida?

About 74.5% 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 3.3% 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 235 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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