Gulf Breeze is a city located in Santa Rosa County Florida. Gulf Breeze has a 2024 population of 6,982. Gulf Breeze is currently growing at a rate of 2.33% annually and its population has increased by 10.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,344 in 2020.
The average household income in Gulf Breeze is $168,377 with a poverty rate of 3.93%. The median age in Gulf Breeze is 50.2 years: 47.2 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulf Breeze was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,085 | 78% |
| Two or more races | 900 | 13.81% |
| Asian | 243 | 3.73% |
| Other race | 118 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.4% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,757 | 2.35 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 1,463 | 3.06 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 1,025 | 1.23 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 257 | 2.77 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Male | 12 | 2.75 | 0 | 100 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 4.24% |
| Associates Degree | 393 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,829 | 37.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 986 | 20.3% |
| High School Graduate | 509 | 10.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 928 | 19.11% |
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 | 3,928 | 3,782 | 2,218 |
| 2+ Races | 482 | 482 | 368 |
| Hispanic | 468 | 468 | 348 |
| Asian | 187 | 136 | 81 |
| Other Race | 118 | 118 | 43 |
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Black | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,020 | $133,250 | $62,778 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,626 | $0 | $85,903 |
| High School Graduate | $68,857 | $0 | $69,070 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,479 | $92,370 | $47,396 |
| Some College | $40,830 | $72,238 | $35,862 |
$68,479
Average Earnings
$92,370
Average Male
$47,396
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.3% of Gulf Breeze residents speak only English, while 5.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,932 | 230 | 4.66% |
| Islander | 53 | 18 | 33.96% |
| Black | 80 | 7 | 8.75% |
3.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.15%
Male Poverty Rate
4.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gulf Breeze is Islander, with 33.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gulf Breeze is White, with 4.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.32% |
| High School | 9.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.06% |
| Some College | 1.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.82% |
| Male Employed | 1.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $164,702 | $227,638 |
| Households | $108,575 | $168,377 |
| Married Families | $202,610 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,031 | $64,467 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
943
Number of Veterans
758
Male Veterans
185
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 438 |
| Second Gulf War | 322 |
| Vietnam | 220 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 508 |
| 55 to 64 | 172 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 728 | 17.74% |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 30.72% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 28.42% |
| Other Race | 70 | 59.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
29.62%
Born in Gulf Breeze
96.17%
Native Born
3.83%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
96.17% of Gulf Breeze residents were born in the United States, with 29.62% having been born in Florida. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,781 | 160 | 2.1% |
| 2028 | 7,621 | 160 | 2.14% |
| 2027 | 7,461 | 159 | 2.18% |
| 2026 | 7,302 | 160 | 2.24% |
| 2025 | 7,142 | 160 | 2.29% |
| 2024 | 6,982 | 159 | 2.33% |
| 2023 | 6,823 | 163 | 2.45% |
| 2022 | 6,660 | 150 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 6,510 | 166 | 2.62% |
| 2020 | 6,344 | -565 | -8.18% |
| 2019 | 6,909 | 177 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 6,732 | 192 | 2.94% |
| 2017 | 6,540 | 174 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 6,366 | 143 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 6,223 | 112 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 6,111 | 84 | 1.39% |
| 2013 | 6,027 | 81 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 5,946 | 91 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 5,855 | 69 | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 5,786 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,665 | 135 | 2.44% |
| 1990 | 5,530 | 52 | 0.95% |
| 1980 | 5,478 | 1,288 | 30.74% |
| 1970 | 4,190 | -3,591 | -46.15% |