Gulf Gate is a CDP located in Sarasota County Florida. Gulf Gate has a 2024 population of 9,812. Gulf Gate is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 15.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,521 in 2020.
The average household income in Gulf Gate is $88,719 with a poverty rate of 12.17%. The median age in Gulf Gate is 51.3 years: 44 years for males, and 52.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulf Gate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,825 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 149 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 122 | 1.47% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,283 | 1.94 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Non Family | 2,196 | 1.21 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 1,471 | 2.83 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Female | 471 | 2.54 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 145 | 2.01 | 0 | 100 |
2.67
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 2.29% |
| Associates Degree | 626 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,226 | 18.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 906 | 13.94% |
| High School Graduate | 2,103 | 32.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 1,398 | 21.5% |
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 | 6,123 | 5,939 | 1,951 |
| Hispanic | 201 | 170 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 61 |
| Black | 76 | 61 | 61 |
| Asian | 57 | 42 | 42 |
| Other Race | 33 | 17 | 17 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 80.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,056 | $53,402 | $55,365 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,955 | $70,673 | $63,607 |
| High School Graduate | $41,786 | $49,814 | $37,793 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,676 | $52,131 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,140 | $52,643 | $37,778 |
| Some College | $36,120 | $0 | $36,162 |
$47,140
Average Earnings
$52,643
Average Male
$37,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.67% of Gulf Gate residents speak only English, while 4.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,687 | 978 | 12.72% |
| Multiple | 149 | 32 | 21.48% |
| Hispanic | 355 | 17 | 4.79% |
12.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.04%
Male Poverty Rate
15.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gulf Gate is Multiple, with 21.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gulf Gate is Hispanic, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.94% |
| Some College | 3.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.95% |
| Male Employed | 2.66% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,176 | $114,258 |
| Households | $64,724 | $88,719 |
| Married Families | $104,050 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,952 | $63,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
419
Number of Veterans
395
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 6.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
24.05%
Born in Gulf Gate
95.8%
Native Born
4.2%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
95.8% of Gulf Gate residents were born in the United States, with 24.05% having been born in Florida. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,812 | 701 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 9,111 | 701 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 8,410 | -50 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 8,460 | -61 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 8,521 | 0 | 0% |