Gulfport is a city located in Pinellas County Florida. Gulfport has a 2024 population of 11,617. Gulfport is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,768 in 2020.
The average household income in Gulfport is $89,563 with a poverty rate of 13.06%. The median age in Gulfport is 59 years: 58.3 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulfport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,989 | 84.68% |
| Two or more races | 946 | 8.02% |
| Black or African American | 580 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 127 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,207 | 1.87 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 3,217 | 1.25 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 2,270 | 2.4 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 525 | 3.02 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 195 | 2.91 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 250 | 2.43% |
| Associates Degree | 800 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,365 | 22.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,757 | 17.07% |
| High School Graduate | 2,435 | 23.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 2,585 | 25.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,792 | 8,621 | 3,753 |
| 2+ Races | 650 | 615 | 182 |
| Hispanic | 626 | 552 | 163 |
| Black | 381 | 288 | 38 |
| Asian | 123 | 123 | 81 |
| Other Race | 108 | 60 | 11 |
| Islander | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,929 | $65,439 | $52,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,593 | $78,459 | $70,980 |
| High School Graduate | $37,619 | $47,219 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,893 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,696 | $55,108 | $38,185 |
| Some College | $35,340 | $41,343 | $30,890 |
$45,696
Average Earnings
$55,108
Average Male
$38,185
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91% of Gulfport residents speak only English, while 9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,604 | 1,012 | 10.54% |
| Multiple | 928 | 243 | 26.19% |
| Hispanic | 818 | 155 | 18.95% |
| Black | 564 | 147 | 26.06% |
| Other | 127 | 48 | 37.8% |
| Asian | 153 | 16 | 10.46% |
13.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.16%
Male Poverty Rate
12.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gulfport is Other, with 37.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gulfport is Asian, with 10.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.79% |
| High School | 18.93% |
| Some College | 17.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.8% |
| Female Employed | 9.15% |
| Male Employed | 3.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,000 | $102,621 |
| Households | $60,461 | $89,563 |
| Married Families | $87,760 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,145 | $74,849 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,049
Number of Veterans
914
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 160 |
| First Gulf War | 129 |
| Korea | 46 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 348 |
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 230 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 108 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 10.59% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3.43% |
| Black | 13 | 3.24% |
| Other Race | 13 | 10.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
19.87%
Born in Gulfport
91.73%
Native Born
8.27%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
6.17%
Naturalized
91.73% of Gulfport residents were born in the United States, with 19.87% having been born in Florida. 2.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,429 | -37 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 11,466 | -38 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 11,504 | -38 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 11,542 | -37 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 11,579 | -38 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 11,617 | -38 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 11,655 | -66 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 11,721 | -19 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 11,740 | -28 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 11,768 | -583 | -4.72% |
| 2019 | 12,351 | -27 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 12,378 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 12,365 | 50 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 12,315 | 91 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 12,224 | 96 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 12,128 | 24 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 12,104 | 48 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 12,056 | 26 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 12,030 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 12,025 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,527 | 800 | 6.82% |
| 1990 | 11,727 | 547 | 4.89% |
| 1980 | 11,180 | 1,450 | 14.9% |
| 1970 | 9,730 | 0 | 0% |
| 1960 | 9,730 | -1,699 | -14.87% |