Gulf Shores is a city located in Baldwin County Alabama. Gulf Shores has a 2024 population of 17,377. Gulf Shores is currently growing at a rate of 3.13% annually and its population has increased by 13.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,268 in 2020.
The average household income in Gulf Shores is $86,592 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median age in Gulf Shores is 50.4 years: 50.5 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulf Shores was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,055 | 92.6% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 2.35% |
| Other race | 271 | 1.79% |
| Two or more races | 238 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,981 | 2.17 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 3,155 | 2.87 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 2,803 | 1.11 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Female | 882 | 2.82 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 141 | 3.5 | 34 | 66 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 367 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,117 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,582 | 21.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,973 | 16.53% |
| High School Graduate | 2,773 | 23.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 218 | 1.83% |
| Some College | 2,904 | 24.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,048 | 10,701 | 4,477 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 272 | 71 |
| Other Race | 237 | 187 | 0 |
| Black | 179 | 178 | 0 |
| Asian | 178 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 133 | 22 |
| Native American | 60 | 60 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,428 | $63,646 | $47,620 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,965 | $68,490 | $29,488 |
| High School Graduate | $32,641 | $36,918 | $19,797 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,307 |
| Overall | $35,893 | $44,439 | $29,976 |
| Some College | $34,943 | $42,900 | $33,709 |
$35,893
Average Earnings
$44,439
Average Male
$29,976
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.49% of Gulf Shores residents speak only English, while 7.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,583 | 1,156 | 8.51% |
| Hispanic | 719 | 110 | 15.3% |
| Other | 271 | 101 | 37.27% |
| Black | 351 | 36 | 10.26% |
| Asian | 188 | 9 | 4.79% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.24%
Male Poverty Rate
8.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gulf Shores is Other, with 37.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gulf Shores is Asian, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.95% |
| Some College | 8.01% |
| High School | 7.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.54% |
| Female Employed | 9.48% |
| Male Employed | 8.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,892 | $109,499 |
| Households | $62,021 | $86,592 |
| Married Families | $100,456 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,341 | $47,885 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,132
Number of Veterans
1,123
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 616 |
| First Gulf War | 215 |
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 546 |
| 35 to 54 | 205 |
| 75+ | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,132 | 9.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.37%
Born in Gulf Shores
92.86%
Native Born
7.14%
Foreign Born
4.14%
Non Citizen
2.99%
Naturalized
92.86% of Gulf Shores residents were born in the United States, with 33.37% having been born in Alabama. 4.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,013 | 527 | 2.7% |
| 2028 | 19,486 | 527 | 2.78% |
| 2027 | 18,959 | 528 | 2.86% |
| 2026 | 18,431 | 527 | 2.94% |
| 2025 | 17,904 | 527 | 3.03% |
| 2024 | 17,377 | 527 | 3.13% |
| 2023 | 16,850 | 569 | 3.49% |
| 2022 | 16,281 | 484 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 15,797 | 529 | 3.46% |
| 2020 | 15,268 | 2,502 | 19.6% |
| 2019 | 12,766 | 223 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 12,543 | 255 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 12,288 | 305 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 11,983 | 188 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 11,795 | 180 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 11,615 | 206 | 1.81% |
| 2013 | 11,409 | 223 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 11,186 | 167 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 11,019 | 150 | 1.38% |
| 2010 | 10,869 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,044 | 1,783 | 54.68% |
| 1990 | 3,261 | -16,752 | -83.71% |