Gulf County's estimated 2026 population is 15,990 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gulf County is the 61st largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 15,826 and has seen a growth of 1.04% since that time.
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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