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Gulfport

Florida · 11,783 residents · 2.765 sq mi
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Gulfport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,869. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $219,300. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,783
−6%since 2000
from 12,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,261 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.1
+21%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,869
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,880
+75%since 2000
from $22,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,300
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+73%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(10,917)
Black6.9%(861)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(435)
Asian0.5%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(3,182)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(9,557)
Black6.1%(722)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(722)
Asian1.3%(158)
Other2.9%(345)
Diversity Score37.6%(4,431)
Diversity Score
38
+48%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulfport, Florida?

Gulfport, Florida has about 11,783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gulfport, Florida?

The typical household in Gulfport, Florida earns about $53,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gulfport, Florida expensive?

In Gulfport, Florida, the median home is worth about $219,300, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Gulfport, Florida?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gulfport, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gulfport, Florida?

About 11.9% of people in Gulfport, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gulfport, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gulfport, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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