Gulfport, FL Demographics
What is the population of Gulfport?
There are 11,796 residents in Gulfport, with a median age of 59. Of this, 46.23% are males and 53.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.69% of the resident pool in Gulfport, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.21%. Additionally, 2.09% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,181 people in Gulfport currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 11,796 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 5,453 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 6,343 | -1.2% |
Male Population 46.23%
Female Population 53.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 59 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,580 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 969 | 9.7% |
| Not Citizen | 247 | -29.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.69%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.21%
Not Citizen 2.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 57 | 62.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 590 | -8.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 343 | -3.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 519 | 29.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,181 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 5.05%
Moved from Same State 2.93%
Moved from Different State 4.44%
Same House as Last Year 87.09%
What are the employment statistics in Gulfport?
White-collar workers make up 84.74% of the working population in Gulfport, while blue-collar employees account for 15.26%. There are also 1,036 entrepreneurs in Gulfport (21.4% of the workforce); 2,852 workers employed in private companies (58.9%); and 448 people working in governmental institutions (9.25%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,103 | -1.5% |
| Blue Collar | 739 | 3.9% |
White Collar 84.74%
Blue Collar 15.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,036 | -6.3% |
| Private Companies | 2,852 | 1.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 448 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 506 | -1.9% |
Self Employees 21.4%
Private Companies 58.9%
Governmental Workers 9.25%
Not for Profit Companies 10.45%
How many households are there in Gulfport?
There are a total of 6,207 households in Gulfport, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.17% of these Gulfport households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.83%. Additionally, 9.91% of households have children and 90.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,207 | -0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,990 | -1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,217 | -0.1% |
Family Households 48.17%
Non-Family Households 51.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 615 | -3.8% |
| Households without Children | 5,592 | -0.6% |
Households with Children 9.91%
Households without Children 90.09%
What are the median and average incomes in Gulfport?
The average annual household income in Gulfport is $89,563, while the median household income sits at $60,461 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $66,234, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $71,611.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,563 | 15.0% |
| Median Household Income | $60,461 | 6.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,991 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Gulfport?
There are 8,196 housing units in Gulfport, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1965. Of the 6,207 occupied housing units in Gulfport, 73.47% are owner-occupied, while 26.53% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 47.41% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $301,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,188 per month in Gulfport.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,196 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1965 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 624 | 25.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 689 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,371 | -11.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 882 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,128 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 741 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 312 | -22.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 265 | 41.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 162 | 28.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 22 | 120.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,207 | -0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,560 | -0.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,647 | -3.2% |
Owner Occupied 73.47%
Renter Occupied 26.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,162 | -1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,398 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $301,000 | 16.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $286,000 | 16.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,188 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 47.41%
Without Mortgage 52.59%
What is the level of education in Gulfport?
Approximately 27.23% of the population in Gulfport holds a high school degree (that's 2,932 residents), while 25.27% have attained a college certificate (3,385 locals) and 22.52% have a bachelor's degree (2,425 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 99 | -13.2% |
| Some High School | 2,932 | 12.7% |
| Some College | 3,385 | -2.2% |
| Associate Degree | 832 | -5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,425 | -6.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,757 | -6.3% |
No High School 0.92%
Some High School 27.23%
Some College 25.27%
Associate Degree 7.73%
Bachelor's Degree 22.52%
Graduate Degree 16.32%
What is the marital status of Gulfport residents?
A total of 2,909 people in Gulfport have never been married (which represents 26.29% of the total population), while 5,080 of them are wedded (45.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 275 (2.49%) and 2,022 (18.27%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,909 | -0.0% |
| Married | 5,080 | -3.9% |
| Separated | 275 | 18.0% |
| Widowed | 1,054 | 15.8% |
| Divorced | 2,022 | 2,022.0% |
Never Married 26.29%
Married 45.91%
Separated 2.49%
Widowed 9.53%
Divorced 18.27%
What are the most common means of transportation in Gulfport?
The top three means of transportation people in Gulfport use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 3,291 residents commute by car, 266 prefer going to work by walking and 51 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,291 | -7.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5 | -16.7% |
| Motorcycle | 50 | 47.1% |
| TaxiCab | 51 | -19.1% |
| Walk | 266 | 8.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Gulfport by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.