Gulf Hills is a CDP located in Jackson County Mississippi. Gulf Hills has a 2024 population of 8,898. Gulf Hills is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,824 in 2020.
The average household income in Gulf Hills is $80,824 with a poverty rate of 10.92%. The median age in Gulf Hills is 34.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulf Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,607 | 68.44% |
| Black or African American | 815 | 9.95% |
| Asian | 710 | 8.67% |
| Two or more races | 526 | 6.42% |
| Other race | 496 | 6.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.2% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,528 | 2.32 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 1,775 | 2.94 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 1,172 | 1.21 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 377 | 2.62 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 204 | 2.77 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 2.51% |
| Associates Degree | 994 | 18.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,477 | 27.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 597 | 10.92% |
| High School Graduate | 833 | 15.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 0.95% |
| Some College | 1,379 | 25.21% |
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 | 3,831 | 3,742 | 1,459 |
| Black | 621 | 604 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 508 | 508 | 296 |
| Asian | 436 | 353 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 327 | 327 | 134 |
| Other Race | 204 | 204 | 194 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,650 | $0 | $39,241 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,744 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $55,924 | $15,921 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,654 | $39,609 | $42,693 |
| Some College | $40,570 | $36,207 | $41,906 |
$41,654
Average Earnings
$39,609
Average Male
$42,693
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.11% of Gulf Hills residents speak only English, while 13.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 829 | 329 | 39.69% |
| White | 5,591 | 319 | 5.71% |
| Other | 496 | 257 | 51.81% |
| Black | 815 | 187 | 22.94% |
| Multiple | 526 | 109 | 20.72% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100% |
10.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
11.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gulf Hills is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gulf Hills is White, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.41% |
| High School | 15.25% |
| Some College | 8.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.34% |
| Female Employed | 7.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,641 | $92,374 |
| Households | $66,472 | $80,824 |
| Married Families | $79,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,688 | $53,195 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
791
Number of Veterans
723
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 356 |
| First Gulf War | 211 |
| Vietnam | 171 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 249 |
| 35 to 54 | 240 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
| 75+ | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 12.76% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 17.82% |
| Asian | 86 | 13.69% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 17.4% |
| Black | 50 | 7.58% |
| Islander | 23 | 100% |
| Native American | 12 | 75% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
52.7%
Born in Gulf Hills
93.82%
Native Born
6.18%
Foreign Born
0.01%
Non Citizen
6.16%
Naturalized
93.82% of Gulf Hills residents were born in the United States, with 52.7% having been born in Mississippi. 0.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,898 | 126 | 1.44% |
| 2023 | 8,772 | 125 | 1.45% |
| 2022 | 8,647 | -178 | -2.02% |
| 2021 | 8,825 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 8,824 | 472 | 5.65% |
| 2019 | 8,352 | 100 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 8,252 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 8,249 | -77 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 8,326 | -167 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 8,493 | 95 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 8,398 | -55 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 8,453 | 34 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 8,419 | 375 | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 8,044 | 900 | 12.6% |
| 2010 | 7,144 | 0 | 0% |