Gulfport, Florida Population 2021
Gulfport is a city located in Florida. With a 2020 population of 12,290, it is the 155th largest city in Florida and the 2667th largest city in the United States . Gulfport is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually but its population has increased by 2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,029 in 2010. Gulfport reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Gulfport has a population density of 4,438 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gulfport is $75,486 with a poverty rate of 9.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,071 per month, and the median house value is $185,600. The median age in Gulfport is 56.1 years, 55.7 years for males, and 56.5 years for females.
Gulfport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulfportwas:
- White: 87.41%
- Black or African American: 7.45%
- Asian: 2.43%
- Two or more races: 1.98%
- Other race: 0.43%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Gulfport, Florida Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,782 | 87.41% |
| Black or African American | 919 | 7.45% |
| Asian | 300 | 2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 244 | 1.98% |
| Some Other Race | 53 | 0.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.30% |
Gulfport Population by Race
Gulfport Population Pyramid $2021
Gulfport Population by Age
Gulfport Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,115 | 2 | 74 |
| Non Family | 3,311 | 1.19 | 66.5 |
| Married | 2,214 | 2.76 | 87.1 |
| Female | 451 | 3.67 | 63 |
| Male | 139 | 3.45 | 81.3 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
Gulfport Households by Type
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 191 | 1.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 450 | 4.28% |
| High School Graduate | 2,569 | 24.44% |
| Some College | 2,191 | 20.84% |
| Associates Degree | 863 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,624 | 24.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,624 | 15.45% |
Gulfport Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gulfport Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,082 | 8,513 | 3,769 |
| Black | 770 | 722 | 205 |
| Hispanic | 336 | 335 | 93 |
| Asian | 208 | 185 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 104 | 28 |
| Other Race | 53 | 53 | 9 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.04%.
Gulfport Educational Attainment by Race
$36,326
Average Earnings
$41,354
Average Male
$33,902
Average Female
Gulfport Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gulfport Language by Age
Gulfport Language
91.92% of Gulfport residents speak only English, while 8.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.72% of the population.
Gulfport Language
Gulfport Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,341 | 918 | 8.88% |
| Black | 885 | 116 | 13.11% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 78 | 16.56% |
| Multiple | 242 | 59 | 24.38% |
| Other | 53 | 10 | 18.87% |
9.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.79%
Male Poverty Rate
8.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gulfport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gulfport is Multiple, with 24.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gulfport is White, with 8.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.36%.
Gulfport Poverty
Gulfport Poverty Rate by Education
Gulfport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Gulfport Married by Age and Sex
Gulfport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gulfport Marital Status by Race
Gulfport Marital Status
Gulfport Veterans by War
Gulfport Veterans by Age
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,261 | 12.71% |
| Black | 23 | 2.76% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 5.33% |
Gulfport Veterans by Race
Gulfport Veterans by Education
9.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gulfport Veterans by Education
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Gulfport Employment by Age
Gulfport Employment by Race
Gulfport Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
27.30%
Born in Gulfport
91.76%
Native Born
8.24%
Foreign Born
2.42%
Non Citizen
5.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.76% of Gulfport residents were born in the United States, with 27.30% having been born in Florida. 2.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Gulfport Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,290 | -26 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 12,316 | -26 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 12,342 | -26 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 12,368 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 12,353 | 50 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 12,303 | 91 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 12,212 | 94 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 12,118 | 21 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 12,097 | 48 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 12,049 | 25 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 12,024 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 12,020 | -507 | -0.41% |
| 2000 | 12,527 | 800 | 0.66% |
| 1990 | 11,727 | 547 | 0.48% |
| 1980 | 11,180 | 1,450 | 1.40% |
| 1970 | 9,730 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 9,730 | 0.00% |