Gulfport Population

2010–2026

38

2026 projection

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Gulfport. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202638-12.56%
20253900.00%
20243900.00%
202339-12.50%
20224000.00%
202140+40—
202000—
201900—
201800—
201700—

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Gulfport has a population change higher than Henderson County, and lower than Illinois and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Gulfport−4.9%
  • Henderson County−5.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Gulfport Demographics

49.5median age

Median age

Female55.2 yrs
Male49.4 yrs

Adults

82
14 seniors (65+) · 17% of adults68 other adults

Sex

Female 41.3% · 38Male 58.7% · 54

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.92 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Gulfport Income

$60,000median household income

Median household income

$60,000

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,917

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

42.4%

About 1 in 2 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Gulfport Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%43%34%
Never married24%37%5%
Divorced16%20%11%
Widowed5%0%13%
Separated15%0%37%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201