CITY
Gulf
North Carolina · 178 residents · 0.908 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024178
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.1%(18)
5 to 99%(16)
10 to 1419.7%(35)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 3449.4%(88)
35 to 4411.8%(21)
45 to 540%(0)
55 to 640%(0)
65 to 740%(0)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.3%
Professional, scientific, technical19.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Detailed origin tables are available for 2010; showing 2010 data.
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married72.7%(64)
Married27.3%(24)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Gulf, North Carolina?
Gulf, North Carolina has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Gulf, North Carolina?
About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gulf, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Gulf, North Carolina?
About 0.0% of people in Gulf, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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