Gulfport is a city located in Harrison County Mississippi. Gulfport has a 2024 population of 72,807. Gulfport is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 72,871 in 2020.
The average household income in Gulfport is $63,439 with a poverty rate of 26.61%. The median age in Gulfport is 36.1 years: 33 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gulfport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,608 | 51.86% |
| Black or African American | 27,750 | 38.26% |
| Two or more races | 4,499 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 1,328 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 1,090 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 121 | 0.17% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,137 | 2.52 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 10,581 | 1.29 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 9,536 | 3.25 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 6,454 | 3.34 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Male | 1,566 | 3.05 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,594 | 9.4% |
| Associates Degree | 5,840 | 11.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,697 | 13.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,505 | 9.22% |
| High School Graduate | 14,789 | 30.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,613 | 3.3% |
| Some College | 10,812 | 22.13% |
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 | 26,303 | 24,265 | 7,868 |
| Black | 17,474 | 14,000 | 2,562 |
| Hispanic | 2,315 | 1,860 | 159 |
| 2+ Races | 2,265 | 2,163 | 311 |
| Asian | 799 | 664 | 287 |
| Other Race | 733 | 553 | 33 |
| Native American | 119 | 107 | 54 |
| Islander | 114 | 114 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 45.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,858 | $50,225 | $43,685 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,622 | $101,406 | $56,993 |
| High School Graduate | $29,212 | $33,411 | $25,835 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,651 | $27,905 | $18,253 |
| Overall | $34,783 | $40,921 | $30,500 |
| Some College | $34,580 | $40,998 | $30,846 |
$34,783
Average Earnings
$40,921
Average Male
$30,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.9% of Gulfport residents speak only English, while 6.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27,039 | 11,309 | 41.82% |
| White | 35,177 | 5,188 | 14.75% |
| Multiple | 4,327 | 1,139 | 26.32% |
| Hispanic | 3,812 | 955 | 25.05% |
| Other | 1,308 | 374 | 28.59% |
| Asian | 1,053 | 334 | 31.72% |
| Native | 101 | 11 | 10.89% |
26.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.45%
Male Poverty Rate
29.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gulfport is Black, with 41.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gulfport is Native, with 10.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.55% |
| High School | 25.37% |
| Some College | 16.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.31% |
| Female Employed | 16.63% |
| Male Employed | 9.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,838 | $73,118 |
| Households | $43,499 | $63,439 |
| Married Families | $81,732 | $101,242 |
| Non Families | $29,691 | $41,926 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,192
Number of Veterans
6,140
Male Veterans
1,052
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,428 |
| First Gulf War | 2,180 |
| Vietnam | 1,861 |
| Korea | 352 |
| World War II | 155 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,026 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,576 |
| 75+ | 1,371 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,231 |
| 18 to 34 | 988 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,756 | 15.93% |
| Black | 1,875 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 10.97% |
| 2+ Races | 235 | 9.55% |
| Other Race | 147 | 14.27% |
| Islander | 117 | 91.41% |
| Native American | 33 | 27.97% |
| Asian | 29 | 3.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
59.44%
Born in Gulfport
96.33%
Native Born
3.67%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
96.33% of Gulfport residents were born in the United States, with 59.44% having been born in Mississippi. 1.98% 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 | 72,727 | -16 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 72,743 | -16 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 72,759 | -16 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 72,775 | -16 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 72,791 | -16 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 72,807 | -16 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 72,823 | 798 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 72,025 | -145 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 72,170 | -701 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 72,871 | 1,281 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 71,590 | -192 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 71,782 | -196 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 71,978 | 385 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 71,593 | 180 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 71,413 | 187 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 71,226 | 384 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 70,842 | 1,030 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 69,812 | 927 | 1.35% |
| 2011 | 68,885 | 979 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 67,906 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 71,127 | 30,352 | 74.44% |
| 1990 | 40,775 | 1,099 | 2.77% |
| 1980 | 39,676 | -1,115 | -2.73% |
| 1970 | 40,791 | 10,587 | 35.05% |
| 1960 | 30,204 | 7,545 | 33.3% |
| 1950 | 22,659 | 7,464 | 49.12% |
| 1940 | 15,195 | 2,648 | 21.1% |
| 1930 | 12,547 | 4,390 | 53.82% |
| 1920 | 8,157 | 1,771 | 27.73% |
| 1910 | 6,386 | 5,286 | 480.55% |
| 1900 | 1,100 | -71,627 | -98.49% |