2023 ACS Census Data · Population 14,772
Gulf County is a small county in Florida with a population of 14,772. The median household income is $67,361, near the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6%, median home value is $235,700, and 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 24% below the national average.
Population
14,772
2023 estimate
Rank #2171 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,361
Household
Rank #1260 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$235,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #874 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1213 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
42.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above Florida avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
21% above Florida avg·23% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% below Florida avg·24% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,258
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% below Florida avg·13% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Florida avg·25% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Florida avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
20% above Florida avg·4% above national avg
Housing Units
9,142
Households
5,800
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,410
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below Florida avg·2% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Florida avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.0%
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