Gulf County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,114, reflecting a 0.74% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Gulf County is the 60th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 15,826 and has grown 1.82% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 52.4 years
Male: 44.2 years
There are 12,849 adults, (3,592 of whom are seniors) in Gulf County.
Female: 6,407 (42.3%)
Male: 8,724 (57.7%)
The racial composition of Gulf County includes 77.77% White, 13.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,768 | 77.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,078 | 13.73% |
| Two or more races | 934 | 6.17% |
| Other race | 141 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.11% |
Gulf County 's average per capita income is $42,135. Household income levels show a median of $61,179. The poverty rate stands at 12.47%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,523 | - |
| Families | $76,544 | $106,368 |
| Households | $61,179 | $91,140 |
| Non Families | $45,661 | $57,151 |
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