Gulfport, MS

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Gulfport Overview

72,524
TOTAL POPULATION
34,939
MALE POPULATION
37,585
FEMALE POPULATION
92.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,397
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,838
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,499
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,682
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
34,252
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gulfport Zip Codes

Gulfport Area Codes

Race in Gulfport

The most populous races in Gulfport are White / Caucasian (37,608 | 51.9%), Black / African American (27,750 | 38.3%), and Two or more Races (4,499 | 6.2%).
Race in Gulfport
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0901.5%
Black / African American27,75038.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1280.2%
Hispanic or Latino3,9165.4%
Native / Alaskan1210.2%
White / Caucasian37,60851.9%
Two or more Races4,4996.2%
Some other Race1,3281.8%
Total72,524100.0%

Ancestry in Gulfport

The most populous ancestries reported in Gulfport are English (6,766 | 9.3%), American (5,143 | 7.1%), Irish (5,092 | 7.0%), German (4,493 | 6.2%), and French (2,926 | 4.0%), together accounting for 33.7% of all Gulfport residents.
Ancestry in Gulfport
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4080.6%
Albanian140.0%
American5,1437.1%
Apache150.0%
Arab1660.2%
Argentinean220.0%
Austrian140.0%
Bangladeshi70.0%
Barbadian200.0%
Belgian170.0%
Bhutanese1430.2%
Blackfeet230.0%
Bolivian670.1%
British3940.5%
Bulgarian140.0%
Burmese670.1%
Cajun280.0%
Canadian350.1%
Cape Verdean390.1%
Central American9511.3%
Central American Indian50.0%
Cherokee2760.4%
Chippewa40.0%
Choctaw1960.3%
Colombian170.0%
Costa Rican550.1%
Croatian390.1%
Cuban2090.3%
Czech590.1%
Danish1370.2%
Dominican580.1%
Dutch3950.5%
Eastern European110.0%
English6,7669.3%
European6310.9%
Finnish240.0%
French2,9264.0%
French American Indian220.0%
French Canadian5800.8%
German4,4936.2%
Greek1120.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1610.2%
Guatemalan2020.3%
Haitian1040.1%
Honduran4340.6%
Hungarian500.1%
Indian (Asian)1600.2%
Iranian200.0%
Irish5,0927.0%
Iroquois110.0%
Israeli270.0%
Italian2,0032.8%
Jamaican2570.4%
Japanese70.0%
Korean8731.2%
Lebanese1310.2%
Lithuanian100.0%
Malaysian1030.1%
Mexican1,1541.6%
Mexican American Indian90.0%
Native Hawaiian540.1%
Nigerian550.1%
Northern European40.0%
Norwegian6730.9%
Pakistani120.0%
Palestinian90.0%
Panamanian1620.2%
Pennsylvania German630.1%
Peruvian490.1%
Polish9911.4%
Portuguese350.1%
Puerto Rican9751.3%
Russian2640.4%
Salvadoran980.1%
Scandinavian390.1%
Scotch-Irish1,1671.6%
Scottish1,5942.2%
Sioux170.0%
Slavic210.0%
Slovak170.0%
Slovene70.0%
South African140.0%
South American1550.2%
Spaniard2490.3%
Spanish1310.2%
Sri Lankan2250.3%
Subsaharan African5250.7%
Swedish2760.4%
Swiss20.0%
Syrian210.0%
Thai1520.2%
Turkish690.1%
Ukrainian320.0%
Welsh3150.4%
West Indian150.0%
Yugoslavian500.1%
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Immigrants in Gulfport

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gulfport came from Latin America (1,651 | 2.3%), Central America (1,148 | 1.6%), Mexico (566 | 0.8%), Asia (562 | 0.8%), and Caribbean (362 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.9% of all Gulfport residents.
Immigrants in Gulfport
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2170.3%
Argentina150.0%
Asia5620.8%
Bolivia700.1%
Bulgaria240.0%
Cameroon740.1%
Canada310.0%
Caribbean3620.5%
Central America1,1481.6%
Chile120.0%
China650.1%
Colombia410.1%
Costa Rica200.0%
Cuba470.1%
Czechoslovakia130.0%
Eastern Asia1290.2%
Eastern Europe680.1%
El Salvador780.1%
England190.0%
Europe2000.3%
France220.0%
Germany510.1%
Guatemala1490.2%
Haiti1040.1%
Honduras2800.4%
Hong Kong110.0%
India400.1%
Iran200.0%
Italy40.0%
Jamaica1750.2%
Japan310.0%
Korea330.1%
Latin America1,6512.3%
Mexico5660.8%
Middle Africa740.1%
Netherlands80.0%
Nicaragua270.0%
Northern Europe470.1%
Pakistan50.0%
Panama280.0%
Peru30.0%
Philippines2160.3%
Russia310.0%
Sierra Leone190.0%
South Africa1240.2%
South America1410.2%
South Central Asia650.1%
South Eastern Asia3200.4%
Southern Europe40.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines210.0%
Syria280.0%
Thailand120.0%
Trinidad and Tobago150.0%
Turkey60.0%
Vietnam920.1%
Western Africa190.0%
Western Asia480.1%
Western Europe810.1%
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Sex and Age in Gulfport

Sex and Age in Gulfport

The most populous age groups in Gulfport are 25 to 29 Years (3,170 | 9.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (2,824 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gulfport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,110 (6.0%)2,604 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years2,224 (6.4%)2,201 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years2,485 (7.1%)2,259 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years2,449 (7.0%)1,975 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years2,918 (8.4%)2,449 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years3,170 (9.1%)2,824 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years2,869 (8.2%)2,687 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years2,076 (5.9%)2,500 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years2,298 (6.6%)2,389 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,620 (4.6%)2,078 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years2,100 (6.0%)2,726 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years2,085 (6.0%)2,255 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,795 (5.1%)2,808 (7.5%)
65 to 69 Years1,343 (3.8%)1,707 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years1,333 (3.8%)1,483 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years934 (2.7%)1,079 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years471 (1.3%)894 (2.4%)
85 Years and over659 (1.9%)667 (1.8%)
Total34,939 (100.0%)37,585 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gulfport

Median Family Size in Gulfport

The median family size in Gulfport is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (9,536 | 54.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,566 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gulfport
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,536 (54.3%)3.17
Single Male/Father1,566 (8.9%)2.59
Single Female/Mother6,454 (36.8%)3.11
Total Families17,556 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Gulfport

The median household size in Gulfport is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (6,454 | 22.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.34 persons per household. non-family households (10,581 | 37.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gulfport
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,536 (33.9%)3.25
Single Male/Father1,566 (5.6%)3.05
Single Female/Mother6,454 (22.9%)3.34
Non-family10,581 (37.6%)1.29
Total Households28,137 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gulfport

Out of a total of 28,137 households in Gulfport, 17,556 (62.4%) are family households, while 10,581 (37.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,761, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,500.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gulfport
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,500 (30.2%)
2-Person Households7,761 (27.6%)1,802 (6.4%)
3-Person Households4,789 (17.0%)167 (0.6%)
4-Person Households2,822 (10.0%)68 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,281 (4.5%)35 (0.1%)
6-Person Households615 (2.2%)9 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households288 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,556 (62.4%)10,581 (37.6%)

Female Fertility in Gulfport

Fertility by Age in Gulfport

Average fertility rate in Gulfport is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gulfport
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years4 (0.4%)2.0
20 to 34 years728 (77.3%)91.0
35 to 50 years210 (22.3%)28.0
Total942 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gulfport

31.2% of women with births (942) in Gulfport are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 48.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gulfport
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years185 (25.4%)543 (74.6%)
35 to 50 years109 (51.9%)101 (48.1%)
Total294 (31.2%)648 (68.8%)

Fertility by Education in Gulfport

Average fertility rate in Gulfport is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gulfport
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School75 (8.0%)26.0
High School Diploma305 (32.4%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree330 (35.0%)51.0
Bachelor's Degree177 (18.8%)76.0
Graduate Degree55 (5.8%)54.0
Total942 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gulfport

68.8% of women with births in Gulfport are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 93.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gulfport
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School40 (53.3%)35 (46.7%)
High School Diploma20 (6.6%)285 (93.4%)
College or Associate's Degree124 (37.6%)206 (62.4%)
Bachelor's Degree55 (31.1%)122 (68.9%)
Graduate Degree55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total294 (31.2%)648 (68.8%)

Income in Gulfport

Income Overview in Gulfport

Per Capita Income in Gulfport is $26,397, while median incomes of families and households are $54,838 and $43,499 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income72,524$26,397
Median Family Income17,556$54,838
Mean Family Income17,556$73,118
Median Household Income28,137$43,499
Mean Household Income28,137$63,439
Income Deficit17,556$12,682
Wage / Income Gap (%)72,52420.43%
Wage / Income Gap ($)72,52479.57¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index72,5240.49

Earnings by Sex in Gulfport

Average Earnings in Gulfport are $31,484, $35,771 for men and $28,463 for women, a difference of 20.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Gulfport
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male17,144 (49.7%)$35,771
Female17,322 (50.3%)$28,463
Total34,466 (100.0%)$31,484

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gulfport

The most common earnings brackets in Gulfport are $100,000+ for men (1,771 | 10.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,718 | 9.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gulfport
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less476 (2.8%)1,150 (6.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999395 (2.3%)742 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499452 (2.6%)845 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999405 (2.4%)725 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499665 (3.9%)875 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999765 (4.5%)712 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499579 (3.4%)682 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,114 (6.5%)617 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499554 (3.2%)853 (4.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999472 (2.8%)585 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,254 (7.3%)1,477 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,231 (7.2%)1,718 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,277 (7.4%)931 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999725 (4.2%)753 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,027 (6.0%)1,189 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999693 (4.0%)818 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999899 (5.2%)1,065 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,041 (6.1%)774 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,349 (7.9%)471 (2.7%)
$100,000+1,771 (10.3%)340 (2.0%)
Total17,144 (100.0%)17,322 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gulfport

Average earnings in Gulfport are $40,921 for men and $30,500 for women, a difference of 25.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,406, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,905. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,993, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,253.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gulfport
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,905$18,253
High School Diploma$33,411$25,835
College or Associate's Degree$40,998$30,846
Bachelor's Degree$50,225$43,685
Graduate Degree$101,406$56,993
Total$40,921$30,500

Family Income in Gulfport

Family Income Brackets in Gulfport

According to the Gulfport family income data, there are 3,107 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 772 families (4.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gulfport
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,93111.0%
$10,000 to $14,9998604.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3527.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,01911.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,91410.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993,10717.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,82610.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992,66915.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1066.3%
$200,000+7724.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gulfport

3-person families (4,681 | 26.7%) account for the highest median family income in Gulfport with $62,924 per family, while 2-person families (8,730 | 49.7%) have the highest median income of $24,533 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gulfport
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families8,730 (49.7%)$49,066
3-Person Families4,681 (26.7%)$62,924
4-Person Families2,508 (14.3%)$58,571
5-Person Families977 (5.6%)$60,865
6-Person Families400 (2.3%)$29,873
7+ Person Families260 (1.5%)$53,641
Total17,556 (100.0%)$54,838

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gulfport

The median family income in Gulfport is $54,838, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,102) having the highest median family income of $126,324, while families with no earners (3,268) have the lowest median family income of $24,685, accounting for 6.3% and 18.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gulfport
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,268 (18.6%)$24,685
1 Earner7,326 (41.7%)$37,953
2 Earners5,860 (33.4%)$89,118
3+ Earners1,102 (6.3%)$126,324
Total17,556 (100.0%)$54,838

Household Income in Gulfport

Household Income Brackets in Gulfport

With 4,671 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Gulfport, accounting for 16.6% of all households. In contrast, only 929 households (3.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gulfport
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,01110.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8856.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993,12311.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,88313.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993,17911.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994,67116.6%
$75,000 to $99,9992,6739.5%
$100,000 to $149,9993,51712.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,2384.4%
$200,000+9293.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gulfport

The median household income in Gulfport is $43,499, with the highest median household income of $51,516 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,601 households (34.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,982, with 1,168 households (4.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gulfport
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,168 (4.2%)$19,982
25 to 44 Years10,426 (37.0%)$46,670
45 to 64 Years9,601 (34.1%)$51,516
65+ Years6,942 (24.7%)$38,573
Total28,137 (100.0%)$43,499

Poverty in Gulfport

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gulfport

With 23.4% poverty level for males and 29.5% for females among the residents of Gulfport, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,125 males (42.6%) and 243 females (50.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gulfport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years836 (42.3%)1,212 (46.6%)
5 Years144 (25.2%)203 (37.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,125 (42.6%)993 (39.7%)
12 to 14 Years514 (36.0%)375 (30.0%)
15 Years99 (16.8%)243 (50.3%)
16 and 17 Years333 (38.1%)265 (34.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,187 (34.2%)1,308 (41.8%)
25 to 34 Years993 (17.2%)1,414 (26.0%)
35 to 44 Years643 (15.6%)1,680 (34.5%)
45 to 54 Years718 (19.8%)1,232 (25.7%)
55 to 64 Years598 (15.6%)1,081 (21.5%)
65 to 74 Years356 (13.6%)531 (16.7%)
75 Years and over307 (15.5%)396 (15.7%)
Total7,853 (23.4%)10,933 (29.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gulfport

According to the poverty statistics in Gulfport, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 86.4% of males and 84.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gulfport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,138 (57.7%)1,389 (53.4%)
5 Years427 (74.8%)332 (62.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,514 (57.4%)1,508 (60.3%)
12 to 14 Years913 (64.0%)873 (70.0%)
15 Years492 (83.3%)240 (49.7%)
16 and 17 Years540 (61.9%)507 (65.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,281 (65.8%)1,821 (58.2%)
25 to 34 Years4,779 (82.8%)4,016 (74.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,486 (84.4%)3,191 (65.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,902 (80.2%)3,572 (74.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,235 (84.4%)3,947 (78.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,265 (86.4%)2,647 (83.3%)
75 Years and over1,667 (84.5%)2,134 (84.4%)
Total25,639 (76.5%)26,177 (70.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gulfport

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gulfport show that 8.5% or 811 of the total 9,536 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 26.0%, comprising of 139 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gulfport
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,352 (92.6%)429 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children2,919 (92.3%)243 (7.7%)
3 or 4 Children395 (74.0%)139 (26.0%)
5 or more Children59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,725 (91.5%)811 (8.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gulfport

According to the poverty data in Gulfport, 37.0% or 580 single-father households and 41.7% or 2,692 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (61.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gulfport
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children79 (25.3%)384 (17.9%)
1 or 2 Children440 (38.1%)1,523 (44.8%)
3 or 4 Children61 (61.0%)627 (83.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
Total580 (37.0%)2,692 (41.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gulfport

The poverty data for Gulfport shows that 811 of the married-couple family households (8.5%) and 3,272 of the single-parent households (40.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 139 households (26.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gulfport
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children429 (7.4%)463 (18.8%)
1 or 2 Children243 (7.7%)1,963 (43.1%)
3 or 4 Children139 (26.0%)688 (81.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
Total811 (8.5%)3,272 (40.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Gulfport

Employment by Class of Employer in Gulfport

Among the 30,018 employed individuals in Gulfport, private company employees (19,373 | 64.5%), federal government employees (3,100 | 10.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,735 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gulfport
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19,37364.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2674.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,4374.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,7355.8%
Local Government Employees1,6815.6%
State Government Employees1,4134.7%
Federal Government Employees3,10010.3%
Unpaid Family Workers120.0%
Total30,018100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gulfport

According to the labor force statistics for Gulfport, out of the total population over 16 years of age (57,567), 59.5% or 34,252 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.4% or 3,905 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 81.7% or 4,539 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.0% or 320 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gulfport
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,186 (35.4%)320 (27.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,875 (72.2%)709 (18.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,693 (78.3%)479 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years4,539 (81.7%)495 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years7,281 (78.6%)983 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years6,291 (73.8%)648 (10.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,921 (67.3%)82 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years2,214 (48.1%)122 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,097 (18.7%)83 (7.6%)
75 Years and over183 (3.9%)22 (12.0%)
Total34,252 (59.5%)3,905 (11.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gulfport

According to labor force statistics for Gulfport, 73.0% of individuals (27,944) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (38,280) are in the labor force, with 10.0% or 2,794 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 7,858 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.9% or 500 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gulfport
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,643 (53.5%)934 (18.9%)
High School Diploma7,622 (67.8%)1,214 (10.8%)
College / Associate Degree9,805 (73.3%)1,204 (9.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,858 (90.1%)645 (7.4%)
Total27,944 (73.0%)3,828 (10.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gulfport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gulfport are Community & Social Service (3,323 | 11.4%), Management (2,484 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,213 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (1,943 | 6.6%), and Business & Financial (1,446 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gulfport

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gulfport, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (95.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.0%), Education, Arts & Media (70.8%), and Community & Social Service (66.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gulfport
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,252 (50.4%)1,232 (49.6%)
Business & Financial782 (54.1%)664 (45.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science799 (77.1%)237 (22.9%)
Computers & Mathematics233 (50.5%)228 (49.5%)
Architecture & Engineering367 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science199 (95.7%)9 (4.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,125 (33.9%)2,198 (66.1%)
Education, Arts & Media169 (29.2%)410 (70.8%)
Legal Services & Support111 (47.4%)123 (52.6%)
Education Instruction & Library485 (25.0%)1,458 (75.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment360 (63.5%)207 (36.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating824 (37.2%)1,389 (62.8%)
Health Technologists357 (35.4%)650 (64.5%)
Total (Category)4,782 (45.5%)5,720 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)14,171 (48.4%)15,115 (51.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gulfport are Food Preparation & Serving (2,560 | 8.7%), Personal Care & Service (1,334 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (1,282 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,116 | 3.8%), and Security & Protection (654 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Gulfport

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gulfport, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.7%), Security & Protection (76.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.9%), Personal Care & Service (64.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gulfport
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support66 (5.1%)1,216 (94.9%)
Security & Protection497 (76.0%)157 (24.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention349 (70.4%)147 (29.6%)
Law Enforcement148 (93.7%)10 (6.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,269 (49.6%)1,291 (50.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance534 (47.8%)582 (52.1%)
Personal Care & Service474 (35.5%)860 (64.5%)
Total (Category)2,840 (40.9%)4,106 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)14,171 (48.4%)15,115 (51.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gulfport are Office & Administration (2,933 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (2,650 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gulfport

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gulfport
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related980 (37.0%)1,670 (63.0%)
Office & Administration361 (12.3%)2,572 (87.7%)
Total (Category)1,341 (24.0%)4,242 (76.0%)
Total (Overall)14,171 (48.4%)15,115 (51.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gulfport are Construction & Extraction (1,473 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (871 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (40 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gulfport

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gulfport
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,356 (92.1%)117 (7.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair816 (93.7%)55 (6.3%)
Total (Category)2,212 (92.8%)172 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)14,171 (48.4%)15,115 (51.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gulfport are Production (1,646 | 5.6%), Transportation (1,203 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (1,022 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gulfport

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gulfport
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,206 (73.3%)440 (26.7%)
Transportation920 (76.5%)283 (23.5%)
Material Moving870 (85.1%)152 (14.9%)
Total (Category)2,996 (77.4%)875 (22.6%)
Total (Overall)14,171 (48.4%)15,115 (51.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gulfport

Employment Industries in Gulfport

The major employment industries in Gulfport include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,127 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (3,230 | 11.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,206 | 11.0%), Construction (2,204 | 7.5%), and Educational Services (2,178 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Gulfport

Employment Industries by Sex in Gulfport

The Gulfport industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (95.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.5%), Educational Services (66.1%), and Finance & Insurance (59.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gulfport
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,917 (87.0%)287 (13.0%)
Manufacturing1,498 (76.4%)463 (23.6%)
Wholesale Trade462 (78.3%)128 (21.7%)
Retail Trade1,500 (46.4%)1,730 (53.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing609 (59.1%)422 (40.9%)
Utilities278 (95.2%)14 (4.8%)
Information152 (58.9%)106 (41.1%)
Finance & Insurance331 (40.9%)479 (59.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing160 (43.5%)208 (56.5%)
Professional & Scientific634 (50.5%)621 (49.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support649 (52.6%)585 (47.4%)
Educational Services738 (33.9%)1,440 (66.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance950 (18.5%)4,177 (81.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation817 (44.7%)1,009 (55.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,655 (51.6%)1,551 (48.4%)
Public Administration840 (48.5%)890 (51.4%)
Total14,171 (48.4%)15,115 (51.6%)

Education in Gulfport

School Enrollment in Gulfport

The most common levels of schooling among the 16,199 students in Gulfport are middle school (3,722 | 23.0%), high school (3,426 | 21.1%), and elementary school (3,395 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Gulfport
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0176.3%
Kindergarten1,0726.6%
Elementary School3,39521.0%
Middle School3,72223.0%
High School3,42621.1%
College / Undergraduate2,80117.3%
Graduate / Professional7664.7%
Total16,199100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gulfport

Out of a total of 16,199 students who are enrolled in schools in Gulfport, 1,960 (12.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 14,239 (87.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 250 (33.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 939 (94.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gulfport
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds498 (66.6%)250 (33.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,731 (91.4%)352 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,049 (88.6%)520 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,375 (92.7%)188 (7.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds939 (94.5%)55 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,094 (90.8%)111 (9.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds757 (83.7%)147 (16.3%)
35 Years and over797 (70.3%)336 (29.7%)
Total14,239 (87.9%)1,960 (12.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gulfport

Business (3,041 | 25.0%), education (1,862 | 15.3%), science & technology (1,360 | 11.2%), arts & humanities (1,029 | 8.5%), and computers & mathematics (700 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 12,178 individuals in Gulfport who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gulfport
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7005.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5384.4%
Physical & Health Sciences3162.6%
Psychology6725.5%
Social Sciences3442.8%
Engineering6014.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies540.4%
Science & Technology1,36011.2%
Business3,04125.0%
Education1,86215.3%
Literature & Languages2341.9%
Liberal Arts & History6435.3%
Visual & Performing Arts2261.9%
Communications5584.6%
Arts & Humanities1,0298.5%
Total12,178100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gulfport

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gulfport

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gulfport are males with 2 vehicles (6,067, accounting for 41.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,695, making up 40.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gulfport
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle436 (3.0%)593 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle3,047 (20.9%)4,451 (29.7%)
2 Vehicles6,067 (41.5%)5,695 (38.0%)
3 Vehicles3,716 (25.4%)3,215 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles863 (5.9%)713 (4.8%)
5 or more Vehicles477 (3.3%)308 (2.1%)
Total14,606 (100.0%)14,975 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gulfport

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gulfport are 15 to 19 minutes (5,331 commuters, 18.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (5,194 commuters, 18.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (4,800 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in Gulfport
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6432.2%
5 to 9 Minutes3,45412.1%
10 to 14 Minutes4,80016.8%
15 to 19 Minutes5,33118.6%
20 to 24 Minutes5,19418.1%
25 to 29 Minutes2,4078.4%
30 to 34 Minutes2,85110.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4991.7%
40 to 44 Minutes8553.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1,1033.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,1213.9%
90 or more Minutes3841.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Gulfport

The most common commute times in Gulfport are 20 to 24 minutes (2,721 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,624 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gulfport
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes276 (1.9%)367 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,796 (12.4%)1,658 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,286 (15.8%)2,514 (17.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,707 (18.7%)2,624 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,721 (18.8%)2,473 (17.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,049 (7.2%)1,358 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,372 (9.5%)1,479 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes244 (1.7%)255 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes634 (4.4%)221 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes533 (3.7%)570 (4.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes592 (4.1%)529 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes254 (1.8%)130 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gulfport

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gulfport are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,967, 13.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,579, 18.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gulfport
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,044 (7.2%)847 (6.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM919 (6.4%)196 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM939 (6.5%)354 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,967 (13.6%)960 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,739 (12.0%)1,616 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,802 (12.5%)2,579 (18.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,764 (12.2%)1,812 (12.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM864 (6.0%)1,441 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM301 (2.1%)634 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM371 (2.6%)1,024 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM138 (0.9%)187 (1.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM150 (1.0%)184 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,087 (7.5%)1,108 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,379 (9.5%)1,236 (8.7%)
Total14,464 (100.0%)14,178 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gulfport

Occupancy by Ownership in Gulfport

Of the total 28,137 dwellings in Gulfport, owner-occupied units account for 14,479 (51.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 13,658 (48.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gulfport
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units14,47951.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13,65848.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units28,137100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gulfport

Occupancy by Household Size in Gulfport
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,50030.2%
2-Person Household9,56334.0%
3-Person Household4,95617.6%
4+ Person Household5,11818.2%
Total Housing Units28,137100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gulfport

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gulfport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,834 (45.1%)4,666 (54.9%)
2-Person Household5,460 (57.1%)4,103 (42.9%)
3-Person Household2,443 (49.3%)2,513 (50.7%)
4+ Person Household2,742 (53.6%)2,376 (46.4%)
Total Housing Units14,479 (51.5%)13,658 (48.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gulfport

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gulfport
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,242 (40.0%)1,862 (60.0%)
High School Diploma3,450 (43.4%)4,496 (56.6%)
College/Associate Degree5,337 (51.6%)5,008 (48.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,450 (66.0%)2,292 (34.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gulfport

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gulfport
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,29622.4%
35 to 44 Years5,29818.8%
45 to 54 Years4,03814.3%
55 to 64 Years5,56319.8%
65 to 74 Years3,73013.3%
75 to 84 Years2,4338.6%
85 Years and Over7792.8%
Total28,137100.0%

Housing Finances in Gulfport

Median Income by Occupancy in Gulfport

Median Income by Occupancy in Gulfport
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied14,479 (51.5%)$64,011
Renter-Occupied13,658 (48.5%)$30,445
Average28,137 (100.0%)$43,499

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gulfport

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gulfport
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000565 (3.9%)1,364 (10.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999323 (2.2%)763 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999505 (3.5%)1,383 (10.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999567 (3.9%)1,282 (9.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999472 (3.3%)798 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,738 (12.0%)2,143 (15.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,728 (11.9%)1,464 (10.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,432 (16.8%)2,238 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,773 (12.2%)913 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,593 (17.9%)938 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more1,783 (12.3%)372 (2.7%)
Total14,479 (100.0%)13,658 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gulfport

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gulfport
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,645 (11.4%)410 (3.0%)
$300 to $4992,247 (15.5%)467 (3.4%)
$500 to $7992,023 (14.0%)2,368 (17.3%)
$800 to $9991,526 (10.5%)3,400 (24.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,890 (26.9%)5,144 (37.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,832 (12.7%)854 (6.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499506 (3.5%)212 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999290 (2.0%)16 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more520 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,479 (100.0%)13,658 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gulfport

Housing Structures in Gulfport

Housing Structures in Gulfport
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18,34765.2%
Single Unit, Attached1,0763.8%
2 Unit Apartments1,1154.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,8146.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,4615.2%
10 or more Apartments3,31411.8%
Mobile Home / Other1,0103.6%
Total28,137100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gulfport

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gulfport
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached13,349 (72.8%)4,998 (27.2%)
Single Unit, Attached351 (32.6%)725 (67.4%)
2 Unit Apartments75 (6.7%)1,040 (93.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments90 (5.0%)1,724 (95.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments61 (4.2%)1,400 (95.8%)
10 or more Apartments105 (3.2%)3,209 (96.8%)
Mobile Home / Other448 (44.4%)562 (55.6%)
Total14,479 (51.5%)13,658 (48.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gulfport

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gulfport
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.1%)369 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms643 (4.4%)3,423 (25.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,374 (30.2%)6,298 (46.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,294 (36.6%)2,661 (19.5%)
8 or more Rooms4,155 (28.7%)907 (6.6%)
Total14,479 (100.0%)13,658 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gulfport

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gulfport
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,789 (33.1%)1,913 (14.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas213 (1.5%)146 (1.1%)
Electricity9,331 (64.4%)11,338 (83.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17 (0.1%)30 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels67 (0.5%)14 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used62 (0.4%)217 (1.6%)
Total14,479 (100.0%)13,658 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gulfport

Household Vehicle Usage in Gulfport
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle128 (0.9%)2,126 (15.6%)
1 Vehicle4,719 (32.6%)7,046 (51.6%)
2 Vehicles5,709 (39.4%)3,512 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles3,923 (27.1%)974 (7.1%)
Total14,479 (100.0%)13,658 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gulfport

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gulfport

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,5958,884
Median Property Value$145,300$164,500
Median Household Income$40,636$1,347
Monthly Housing Costs$417$520
Real Estate Taxes$913$1,379

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gulfport

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gulfport
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000526 (9.4%)218 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,303 (23.3%)1,339 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,713 (48.5%)6,201 (69.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999687 (12.3%)827 (9.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999135 (2.4%)220 (2.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999104 (1.9%)45 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more127 (2.3%)34 (0.4%)
Total5,595 (100.0%)8,884 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gulfport

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gulfport
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000350 (6.3%)132 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999996 (17.8%)538 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,020 (18.2%)548 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999748 (13.4%)718 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999727 (13.0%)980 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999702 (12.6%)1,705 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999616 (11.0%)1,071 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more436 (7.8%)1,977 (22.3%)
Total5,595 (100.0%)8,884 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gulfport

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gulfport
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,757 (31.4%)73,870 (831.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x875 (15.6%)4,072 (45.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x771 (13.8%)1,808 (20.3%)
4.0x or more2,092 (37.4%)1,101 (12.4%)
Total5,595 (100.0%)8,884 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gulfport

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gulfport
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,719 (30.7%)141 (1.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,192 (21.3%)1,513 (17.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,255 (22.4%)2,988 (33.6%)
Total5,595 (100.0%)8,884 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gulfport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gulfport

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gulfport
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,333 (91.6%)487 (8.4%)
6 to 18 Years10,868 (95.1%)556 (4.9%)
19 to 25 Years4,789 (70.2%)2,037 (29.8%)
26 to 34 Years6,659 (68.7%)3,028 (31.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,798 (76.6%)2,076 (23.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,224 (74.5%)2,132 (25.5%)
55 to 64 Years7,611 (85.9%)1,250 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,776 (99.6%)23 (0.4%)
75 Years and older4,504 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58,562 (83.5%)11,589 (16.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gulfport

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gulfport
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,333 (91.6%)487 (8.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10,868 (95.1%)556 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,789 (70.2%)2,037 (29.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gulfport

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gulfport
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00012,405 (78.4%)3,411 (21.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99912,648 (80.9%)2,977 (19.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,002 (83.5%)1,984 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,737 (83.4%)1,344 (16.6%)
$100,000 and over16,721 (89.9%)1,873 (10.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gulfport

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gulfport
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,284 (56.4%)2,177 (37.4%)
6 to 18 Years6,755 (59.1%)4,690 (41.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,243 (18.2%)3,750 (54.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,730 (17.9%)5,511 (56.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,536 (28.6%)4,913 (55.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,056 (24.6%)4,886 (58.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,604 (29.4%)5,839 (65.9%)
65 to 74 Years5,613 (96.8%)3,337 (57.5%)
75 Years and over4,498 (99.9%)2,732 (60.7%)
Total30,319 (43.2%)37,835 (53.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gulfport

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gulfport
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (0.9%)12 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years959 (15.5%)726 (12.7%)
18 to 34 Years864 (9.9%)1,162 (13.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,669 (23.4%)2,966 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years899 (34.3%)993 (31.2%)
75 Years and over1,096 (55.5%)1,525 (60.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gulfport

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gulfport: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years132 (2.1%)24 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years207 (2.4%)152 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years446 (3.9%)378 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years384 (14.6%)215 (6.8%)
75 Years and over630 (31.9%)567 (22.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gulfport: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.8%)12 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years302 (4.9%)268 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years190 (2.2%)314 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years366 (3.2%)627 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years224 (8.6%)170 (5.3%)
75 Years and over232 (11.7%)444 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gulfport: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years667 (10.8%)564 (9.9%)
18 to 34 Years482 (5.5%)743 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,299 (11.4%)1,158 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years243 (9.3%)284 (8.9%)
75 Years and over320 (16.2%)399 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gulfport: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years71 (1.1%)107 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years43 (0.5%)355 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,343 (11.8%)2,116 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years662 (25.3%)846 (26.6%)
75 Years and over903 (45.7%)1,102 (43.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gulfport: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (0.3%)153 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years35 (0.4%)116 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years388 (3.4%)551 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years176 (6.7%)124 (3.9%)
75 Years and over159 (8.1%)522 (20.6%)

Technology Access in Gulfport

Computing Device Access in Gulfport

Computing Device Access in Gulfport
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18,50565.8%
Smartphone24,55587.3%
Tablet15,84156.3%
No Computing Device2,2187.9%
Total28,137100.0%

Internet Access in Gulfport

Internet Access in Gulfport
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet270.1%
Broadband Home18,53565.9%
Cellular Data Only3,70413.2%
Satellite Internet2,4128.6%
No Internet4,67716.6%
Total28,137100.0%

Gulfport Summary

Gulfport is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Gulfport is the county seat of Harrison County and the principal city of the Gulfport-Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793.

History

Gulfport was founded in 1898 by William H. Hardy, who named the city after the Gulf of Mexico. The city was incorporated in 1902 and was the first city in Harrison County to be incorporated. The city was originally a fishing village, but it quickly grew to become a major port city. The city was a major port for the export of cotton and other goods during the early 20th century.
During World War II, the city was a major port for the United States Navy and was home to a large naval air station. After the war, the city experienced a period of growth and development, becoming a major tourist destination. The city is now home to a variety of attractions, including the Gulf Islands National Seashore, the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, and the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport.

Geography

Gulfport is located in Harrison County, Mississippi, along the Gulf of Mexico. The city is situated on the Mississippi Sound, which is part of the Gulf of Mexico. The city is located approximately 25 miles east of Biloxi and approximately 50 miles west of Mobile, Alabama. The city is bordered by the cities of Long Beach, Pass Christian, and Bay St. Louis.
Gulfport has a total area of 44.2 square miles, of which 42.2 square miles is land and 2.0 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level.

Economy

Gulfport is a major port city and is home to a variety of industries. The city is home to a large number of manufacturing and industrial companies, including shipbuilding, oil refining, and chemical production. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Gulfport is also home to a number of military installations, including the Naval Construction Battalion Center, the Naval Air Station, and the Seabee Base. The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and the Gulf Coast Community College.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793. The racial makeup of the city was 68.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gulfport?
Total Population of Gulfport is 72,524.
What is the Total Male Population of Gulfport?
Total Male Population of Gulfport is 34,939.
What is the Total Female Population of Gulfport?
Total Female Population of Gulfport is 37,585.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gulfport?
There are 92.96 Males per 100 Females in Gulfport.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gulfport?
There are 107.57 Females per 100 Males in Gulfport.
What is the Median Population Age in Gulfport?
Median Population Age in Gulfport is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gulfport
Average Family Size in Gulfport is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gulfport
Average Household Size in Gulfport is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gulfport?
Per Capita income in Gulfport is $26,397.
What is the Median Family Income in Gulfport?
Median Family Income in Gulfport is $54,838.
What is the Median Household income in Gulfport?
Median Household Income in Gulfport is $43,499.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gulfport?
Income or Wage Gap in Gulfport is 20.4%.
Women in Gulfport earn 79.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Gulfport?
Family Income Deficit in Gulfport is $12,682.
Families that are below poverty line in Gulfport earn $12,682 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gulfport?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gulfport is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gulfport?
There are 34,252 People in the Labor Forcein in Gulfport.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gulfport?
59.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Gulfport.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gulfport?
Unemployment Rate in Gulfport is 11.4%.