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 $71,203 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median age in Gulf Hills is 33.6 years: 33.1 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulf Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,641 | 65.24% |
| Black or African American | 1,076 | 12.44% |
| Asian | 804 | 9.3% |
| Other race | 655 | 7.57% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 5.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,349 | 2.58 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 1,763 | 3.17 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 867 | 1.27 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 595 | 2.5 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Male | 124 | 3.76 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 4.15% |
| Associates Degree | 914 | 16.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,414 | 25.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 481 | 8.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,026 | 18.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 1,394 | 24.82% |
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 | 3,716 | 3,530 | 1,270 |
| Black | 733 | 678 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 563 | 563 | 383 |
| Asian | 487 | 340 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 346 | 111 |
| Other Race | 297 | 297 | 283 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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 | $35,526 | $0 | $41,533 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,801 | $37,367 | $83,277 |
| High School Graduate | $25,681 | $45,080 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,007 | $36,639 | $41,014 |
| Some College | $39,768 | $39,457 | $40,143 |
$39,007
Average Earnings
$36,639
Average Male
$41,014
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.38% of Gulf Hills residents speak only English, while 14.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,641 | 632 | 11.2% |
| Hispanic | 934 | 482 | 51.61% |
| Other | 655 | 381 | 58.17% |
| Black | 1,076 | 257 | 23.88% |
| Multiple | 433 | 135 | 31.18% |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 100% |
16.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.71%
Male Poverty Rate
15.54%
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 11.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.16% |
| Some College | 13.78% |
| High School | 13.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.41% |
| Female Employed | 12.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,352 | $76,162 |
| Households | $61,094 | $71,203 |
| Married Families | $70,202 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,578 | $52,996 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
752
Number of Veterans
738
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 233 |
| First Gulf War | 229 |
| Vietnam | 184 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 302 |
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 10% |
| Black | 153 | 18.96% |
| Asian | 83 | 12.46% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 11.1% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 11.27% |
| Islander | 29 | 100% |
| Other Race | 14 | 3.27% |
| Native American | 8 | 88.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
55.85%
Born in Gulf Hills
94.95%
Native Born
5.05%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
4.11%
Naturalized
94.95% of Gulf Hills residents were born in the United States, with 55.85% having been born in Mississippi. 0.95% 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% |