Gulf County, FL Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Gulf County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,283 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.0 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.71% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.5 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,799 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gulf County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Gulf County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,801 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.42% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Gulf County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $602,749 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,160 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.3% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Gulf County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.3 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Gulf County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gulf County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Gulf County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Gulf County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |