Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gulfport, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,734

Median Agei

58.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81%9,510

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%841

Black

5.2%607

Two or More

3.6%424

Asian

2.1%243

Other

0.6%70

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%35

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%426

High School Diploma

17.4%1,772

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%801

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%1,640

Associate's Degree

9.1%923

Bachelor's Degree

23.3%2,369

Master's Degree

11.2%1,142

Professional Degree

3.5%353

Doctorate

2.2%226

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

40.3%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$366,200

Median Renti

$1,555

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.2%4,494

Renter-Occupied

25.8%1,566

Total Units

7,952

Homeownership

74.2%

Vacancy Rate

23.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%131

$50K–$100K

2.4%106

$100K–$150K

2.9%132

$150K–$200K

5.7%258

$200K–$300K

18.8%846

$300K–$500K

41.9%1,883

$500K–$1M

16.5%742

$1M+

8.8%396

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

134

$1,000–$1,250

210

$1,250–$1,500

303

$1,500–$2,000

498

$2,000+

298

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%54

2010–2019

1.9%151

2000–2009

4.4%346

1990–1999

4%321

1980–1989

8.9%705

1970–1979

24.6%1,959

1960–1969

8%633

1950–1959

31.3%2,489

1940–1949

7.7%611

1939 or earlier

8.6%683

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.9%5,083

Utility Gas

12.7%771

No Fuel

1.5%89

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%51

Solar

0.8%46

Fuel Oil

0.3%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,203

Mean Household Incomei

$100,723

Per Capita Incomei

$52,960

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

5,377

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%438

$10K–$15K

5%302

$15K–$20K

2.9%175

$20K–$25K

3.1%186

$25K–$30K

3.6%218

$30K–$35K

3.7%222

$35K–$40K

2.6%160

$40K–$45K

3.9%235

$45K–$50K

3.4%207

$50K–$60K

7.7%468

$60K–$75K

11.6%705

$75K–$100K

16.1%978

$100K–$125K

7.6%458

$125K–$150K

4.3%258

$150K–$200K

7.9%478

$200K+

9.4%572

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$737/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers45 homes86% occupied$737/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,203/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

49%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

30%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

18%

Moderate / aboveOver $57K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0468.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

151

Canada

Germany

Philippines

India

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,852

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,045

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,051(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured