Gulfport, Mississippi

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
72,524
Population
$43,499
Median Income
$158,300
Home Value
36.1
Median Age

Demographics

Gulfport has a population of 72,524 with a median age of 36.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
51.9%
Black
38.3%
Hispanic
5.4%
Other
2.9%
Asian
1.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population72,524
Median Age36.1
White51.9%
Black or African American38.3%
Asian1.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Other / Two or More Races2.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Gulfport is $43,499, which is 42.1% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $26,397. The poverty rate is 26.6%.

$43,499
Median Household Income
$26,397
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Gulfport is 11.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Gulfport, 87.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.2% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.3%
Bachelor's+
22.9%
Graduate+
9.2%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher22.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.2%

Housing

The median home value in Gulfport is $158,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $988. The homeownership rate is 51.5%.

$158,300
Median Home Value
$988/mo
Median Rent
51.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$158,300
Median Monthly Rent$988
Homeownership Rate51.5%
Vacancy Rate13.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gulfport, Mississippi?
The population of Gulfport, Mississippi is 72,524 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gulfport, Mississippi?
The median household income in Gulfport, Mississippi is $43,499. This is 42.1% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Gulfport, Mississippi?
The median home value in Gulfport, Mississippi is $158,300. The median monthly rent is $988.
What percentage of people in Gulfport have a college degree?
In Gulfport, Mississippi, 22.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Gulfport, Mississippi an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Gulfport, Mississippi is 3.6x (median home value $158,300 vs. median income $43,499), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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