Gulfport, Mississippi Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Gulfport, MS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,533 | 2,946,497 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1101.9 | 60.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | -0.18% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 36.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 27,974 | 1,145,227 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Gulfport grew by 9.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 70,533 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Gulfport is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.1% of residents. That is 1.0 points above Mississippi as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,313 23.1% +1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,574 22.1% +1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 13,424 19.0% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 10,560 15.0% -2.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Mississippi, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.6% of the people living in Gulfport and men 47.4%.
- Women 52.6% Mississippi 51.5%
- Men 47.4% Mississippi 48.5%
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Economy
Gulfport has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,345 | $56,669 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.92% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gulfport is about 11% lower than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $291,176 | $130,069 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,089 | $954 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.4% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Gulfport is about 22.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,089 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gulfport spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 43.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,859 | $5,558 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,704 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,769 | 914 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gulfport is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Mississippi.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gulfport has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Gulfport has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Gulfport | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.3 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.1% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Gulfport, MS Compared With Nearby Cities
How Gulfport, MS compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 70,533 | $50,345 #2/2 | $291,176 #1/2 | 18.8 min #2/2 |
| Biloxi, MS | 47,912 | $58,616 | $154,133 | 18.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gulfport, Mississippi.
How many people live in Gulfport, Mississippi?
About 70,533 people live in Gulfport, Mississippi, in 27,974 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 35.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Gulfport, Mississippi?
Averaged over its land area, Gulfport, Mississippi has 1,102 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Gulfport, Mississippi?
The median home costs 5.8 times the median household income ($291,176 against $50,345), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,089 a month takes about 26% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Gulfport, Mississippi?
Unemployment in Gulfport, Mississippi is 9.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Gulfport, Mississippi have a college degree?
20.4% of adults in Gulfport, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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