Gulf County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,131 | — | #2,154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,179 | -18.6% | #1,968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $250,000 | -11.3% | #892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,187 | +2.1% | #557 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -1.0% | #1,391 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gulf County has a population of 15,131, making it the #2,154 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gulf County is $61,179, ranking #1,968 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Gulf County is $250,000 (-11.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,187/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.8%.
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91.7% of residents in Gulf County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% below the national rate.
About Gulf County, Florida
Gulf County, Florida has a total population of 15,131, making it the 2,154th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gulf County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gulf County is $61,179, which ranks #1,968 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Gulf County is $250,000, 11.3% below the national median. Renters in Gulf County pay a median gross rent of $1,187 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gulf County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Gulf County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Gulf County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.