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Gulf County

Florida · 15,863 residents · 553.461 sq mi
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Gulf County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,178. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,900. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,863
+19%since 2000
from 13,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Gulf County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,178
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,968
+24%since 2000
from $14,449 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(10,492)
Black16.9%(2,247)
Hispanic / Latino2%(270)
Asian0.4%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(5,412)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(11,881)
Black18.5%(2,937)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(678)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other1.7%(276)
Diversity Score49.9%(7,908)
Diversity Score
50
+23%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
41.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulf County, Florida?

Gulf County, Florida has about 15,863 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gulf County, Florida earns about $39,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gulf County, Florida expensive?

In Gulf County, Florida, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Gulf County, Florida?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gulf County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gulf County, Florida?

About 19.5% of people in Gulf County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gulf County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gulf County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,359 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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