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Gulfport, FL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

11,734
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

58.8
years ∙ half population younger than 58.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
33.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

8.9%
foreign-born population
91.1%Native
8.9% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Gulfport is a city within Pinellas County, Florida, United States.
Location
City in Pinellas County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC27.746437° N, 82.709943° W
DMS27° 44′ 47.17″ N, 82° 42′ 35.79″ W

Population Density & area

4,251/sq mi (1,639/km²)
Total Area
3.87 sq mi (10.02 km²)
Land Area
2.76 sq mi (7.16 km²) · 71.4%
Water Area
1.11 sq mi (2.86 km²) · 28.6%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

44.3% male
Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%
males per 100 females
Gulfport 79.6
Pinellas County 93.3
Florida 96.6

Nativity

8.9%
foreign-born population
91.1%Native
8.9% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Gulfport 8.9%
Pinellas County 12.4%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

58.8
years ∙ half population younger than 58.8, half older
Gulfport
58.8
Pinellas County
49
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
90.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Gulfport 90.4
Pinellas County 71.9
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 9.8% 15.4% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 52.5% 58.2% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 37.7% 26.4% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 90.4 71.9 69.1
Child dependency ratio 18.6 26.5 33
Old-age dependency ratio 71.8 45.3 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
81%
Black
5.2%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic
7.2%
Other
4.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
33.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Gulfport 33.4%
Pinellas County 47.2%
Florida 64.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Gulfport population
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 7.2% 11.2% 27.4%
Mexican 2.3% 2.6% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 1.1% 2.9% 5.6%
Cuban 1.5% 1.8% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2.3% 3.9% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 92.8% 88.8% 72.6%
One race 89.2% 84.8% 68.8%
White 81% 71% 50.4%
Black or African American 5.2% 9.4% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 2.1% 3.6% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0.6% 0.6% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.6% 4% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

48.8% family
Family 48.8%
Non family 51.2%
% family households
Gulfport 48.8%
Pinellas County 54.8%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

1.91
persons per household
Gulfport
1.91
Pinellas County
2.2
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Gulfport population
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total households 6,060 428,473 8,752,810
Average houshold size 1.91 2.2 2.51
Family households 2,956 234,825 5,652,059
Average family size 2.52 2.9 3.08
Married couple family 2,245 176,042 4,086,171
Other families 711 58,783 1,565,888
Male householder 234 15,809 454,845
Female householder 477 42,974 1,111,043
Non-family households 3,104 193,648 3,100,751
One-person households 2,446 157,757 2,473,731
Male householder 883 68,619 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 388 28,456 401,750
Female householder 1,563 89,138 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 852 49,832 755,340
Other living arrangements 658 35,891 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

7,952
housing units
Gulfport 7,952
Pinellas County 520,107
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

76.2% occupied
Occupied 76.2%
Vacant 23.8%
vacancy rate
Gulfport 23.8%
Pinellas County 17.6%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

64.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
64.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
32.8%
Mobile homes
3.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1968
Half of houses were built before 1968, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
8.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
47%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
37.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
7%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.9 4.9 5.2
1–3 rooms 17.1% 18.9% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 63.5% 60.7% 59.3%
7+ rooms 19.5% 20.5% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.9% 3.9% 2.3%
1 bedroom 15.4% 14.7% 10%
2 bedrooms 46.9% 41.8% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 27.6% 28.8% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 7.1% 10.8% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1968 1976 1989
Total housing units 7,952 520,107 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

74.2% owners
Renter-occupied 25.8%
Owner-occupied 74.2%
homeownership rate
Gulfport 74.2%
Pinellas County 69.5%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

1.92
Owner-occupied
1.88
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Gulfport 1.92
Pinellas County 2.25
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total occupied units 6,060 428,473 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 23% 26.1% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 48.4% 42.7% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 12.8% 14.7% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 15.8% 16.5% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.5% 98% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 0.5% 0.8% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.4% 6.9% 6%
1 vehicle 53% 45.3% 38.9%
2 vehicles 32.5% 35.7% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 9% 12.1% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 13.5% 5.1% 6.3%
Electricity 83.9% 92.1% 90.4%
Solar 0.8% 0.8% 0.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.3% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 0.2% 0.2%
No fuel used 1.5% 1.7% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.5% 0.3% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0.2% 1.1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$366,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Gulfport
$366,200
Pinellas County
$355,100
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

38.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
38.1%
Owners without a mortgage
25.2%
Renters
64%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Property value
Median Value $366,200 $355,100 $359,000
Under $100,000 5.3% 11.2% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 8.6% 11.5% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 18.8% 17.1% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 41.9% 33.1% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 16.5% 20.7% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 8.8% 6.3% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 48.9% 51.1% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 51.1% 48.9% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,830 $1,948 $1,959
Without a mortgage $776 $734 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $1,555 $1,642 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

40.3%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Gulfport 40.3%
Pinellas County 36.8%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

4.9%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Gulfport 4.9%
Pinellas County 7.2%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1,361
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
8.2%
K–12
63%
College / Undergraduate
20.1%
Graduate / Professional
8.8%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

51.2%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Gulfport
51.2%
Pinellas County
38.5%
Florida
41.6%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1,361 176,318 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 8.2% 5.7% 5.9%
K–12 63% 64.2% 66.3%
Kindergarten 1.8% 4.5% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 7.9% 18% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 15.4% 20.2% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 37.9% 21.4% 21.2%
College or graduate school 28.9% 30.2% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 20.1% 23.3% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 8.8% 6.8% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 51.2% 38.5% 41.6%
School type
Public school 63.2% 77.8% 79.3%
Private school 36.8% 22.2% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

10,155
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
3%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college no degree
24%
Associates degree
9.1%
Bachelors degree
23.3%
Graduate or professional degree
16.9%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
30.3% · 69.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
35.4% · 64.6%
HS graduate
46.5% · 53.5%
Some college no degree
48.4% · 51.6%
Associates degree
35.1% · 64.9%
Bachelors degree
43.6% · 56.4%
Graduate or professional degree
47.8% · 52.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Population (25+) 10,155 753,975 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 1.9% 2.6% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 3% 4.6% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 21.6% 25.5% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 24% 20.3% 18.5%
Associate's degree 9.1% 10.3% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 40.3% 36.8% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 23.3% 23.2% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 16.9% 13.6% 12.9%
High School or higher 95% 92.8% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$52,152
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$46,379
HS graduate
$36,434
Some college or associates
$44,618
Bachelors degree
$65,404
Graduate or professional degree
$76,984

Poverty Rate

3.9%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
18.8%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college or associates
18.2%
Bachelors degree or higher
3.9%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $52,152 $49,828 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $46,379 $31,754 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $36,434 $36,980 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $44,618 $45,003 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $65,404 $64,285 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $76,984 $80,378 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 18.8% 23.6% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.3% 14.8% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 18.2% 10.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3.9% 5.8% 5.8%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

10,929
residents 16 years and over
Gulfport 10,929
Pinellas County 833,565
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
46.2%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Gulfport 46.2%
Pinellas County 56%
Florida 56.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

50.1
years ∙ half are younger than 50.1, half older
Gulfport
50.1
Pinellas County
42.3
Florida
40.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

47.3% male
Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Gulfport 52.7
Pinellas County 49
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Gulfport
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total labor force 5,377 490,483 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.1% 3% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 3.8% 7.1% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 5.5% 10.1% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 8.2% 10.9% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 14.8% 19.5% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 21.4% 19.8% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 15.4% 11.2% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 12.7% 9.5% 8%
65 to 74 years 11% 7.4% 6%
75 years and over 4.1% 1.6% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 47.3% 51% 52.5%
Female 52.7% 49% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

49.2%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Gulfport
49.2%
Pinellas County
58.8%
Florida
59.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

52.2%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
46.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Gulfport 46.8%
Pinellas County 55.3%
Florida 55.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Gulfport
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 34.2% 42.3% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 69.4% 77.2% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 71% 87.6% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 87.7% 87.8% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 89.1% 85.8% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 70.8% 82.7% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 75.5% 73.8% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 57% 58.6% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 25.1% 26.3% 25.2%
75 years and over 10.8% 6.9% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 52.2% 62.7% 64.4%
Female 46.8% 55.3% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 47.9% 56.8% 55.5%
Black or African American 46.9% 61.7% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65.7% 71% 63.1%
Asian 74.2% 67.1% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 42.3% 63.9%
Some Other Race 55.8% 71.1% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 57.8% 66.5% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.4% 68.7% 67.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.2%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Gulfport
6.2%
Pinellas County
4.4%
Florida
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
5.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Gulfport 7%
Pinellas County 4.7%
Florida 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Gulfport
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 14.4% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 15.7% 6.7% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 3.4% 5.2% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 10.4% 4.6% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 5.9% 4% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 5.9% 3.5% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 4.8% 3.7% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 3.5% 3.5% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 8.9% 3.6% 3.7%
75 years and over 5.4% 1.7% 4%
By gender
Male 7% 4.7% 4.8%
Female 5.4% 4.1% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.4% 4% 4.2%
Black or African American 11.6% 8% 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 9.3% 6%
Asian 0% 2.5% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 5.6% 6.3%
Some Other Race 8.6% 3.7% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 12.1% 5.2% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1% 4.6% 4.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

5,045
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Gulfport 5,045
Pinellas County 466,976
Florida 10,484,998
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

63%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Gulfport 63%
Pinellas County 73%
Florida 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Gulfport, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 8 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 12.2%
Retail trade 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 11.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Retail trade employs the most men — 14.9% of 2,362 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 16.3% of 2,683 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Gulfport
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total employed population 5,045 466,976 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.3% 0.3% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 4.6% 6.1% 8.2%
Manufacturing 3.8% 7.3% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 1.1% 2.2% 2.3%
Retail trade 11.2% 11.8% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2.8% 3.6% 5.6%
Utilities 1.4% 0.8% 0.8%
Information 3.2% 1.8% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 5.8% 6.9% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 4.2% 3.1% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 10.3% 10.5% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 5.4% 4.6% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 9.6% 6.7% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 12.2% 14.5% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 4.5% 2.8% 3%
Accommodation and food services 11.2% 7.6% 8%
Other services 4.8% 5.2% 5%
Government 3.8% 4% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

72.3% Private
Government 9.1%
Private Employment 72.3%
Self Employed 18.6%
Private employment (%)
Gulfport 72.3%
Pinellas County 76.1%
Florida 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

18.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 8.1%
Unincorporated business 8.8%
Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Gulfport
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Private wage & salary 72.3% 76.1% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 62.4% 67.8% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 9.9% 8.3% 6.8%
Self-employed 18.6% 13.1% 13%
Incorporated business 8.1% 6.5% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 8.8% 6.4% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 1.6% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 9.1% 10.9% 11.7%
Local government 5.3% 6.7% 6.7%
State government 1% 2% 2.8%
Federal government 2.8% 2.1% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

24.2% WFH
Work from home 24.2%
Commute to work 75.8%
Working from home (%)
Gulfport 24.2%
Pinellas County 20%
Florida 15.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

23.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Gulfport 23.1
Pinellas County 25.2
Florida 28
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Gulfport
Employed residents 16+.
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total employed population 5,045 466,976 10,484,998
Worked from home 24.2% 20% 15.7%
Drove Alone 63.4% 67.6% 70.2%
Carpooled 2.9% 7.1% 9.2%
Public transportation 0% 1.3% 1.2%
Walked 5.5% 1.3% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 3.9% 2.7% 2.4%
Commuting population 3,678 367,916 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 23.1 25.2 28
Less than 5 minutes 0.6% 2.4% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 27.7% 22.6% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 42% 41.3% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 15.7% 20.9% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 11.7% 6.8% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 0.6% 3.5% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 1.7% 2.5% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$61,577
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Gulfport $61,577
Pinellas County $58,003
Florida $53,777
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

96 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Gulfport 96¢
Pinellas County 87¢
Florida 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Gulfport, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$215,000
Workers in Wholesale trade report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Wholesale trade $215,000
Professional and technical services $111,806
Utilities $93,816
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $97,361, compared to $61,880 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Wholesale trade earn the highest median earnings — $226,705, compared to $59,706 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Gulfport
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Median Earnings $61,577 $58,003 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $40,135 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $186,198 $79,425
Construction $71,719 $54,380 $51,244
Manufacturing $59,919 $60,945 $61,500
Wholesale trade $215,000 $66,704 $60,245
Retail trade $41,981 $41,420 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $61,712 $49,895 $51,693
Utilities $93,816 $71,586 $74,932
Information $61,625 $70,849 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $76,738 $81,540 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $57,656 $57,159 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $111,806 $85,038 $83,266
Corporate management $— $72,656 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $56,159 $50,896 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $51,250 $54,949 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $51,691 $59,269 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $71,500 $44,545 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $31,615 $36,594 $36,202
Other services $72,833 $43,288 $42,865
Government $69,063 $65,541 $65,233
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$75,788
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $75,788
Federal government $75,291
State government $73,510
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $98,500, compared to $61,880 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $76,473, compared to $59,706 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Gulfport
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $59,690 $57,852 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $75,788 $58,070 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $70,682 $73,712 $63,728
Unincorporated business $60,673 $45,400 $41,003
Government
Local government $47,266 $56,900 $56,571
State government $73,510 $52,154 $54,847
Federal government $75,291 $76,990 $76,583
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Gulfport, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$123,269
Workers in Legal occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Legal $123,269
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $100,714
Architecture and engineering $94,474
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $103,750 versus $61,880 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Legal occupations earn the highest median earnings — $123,269 versus $59,706 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Gulfport
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $61,577 $58,003 $53,777
Management and business
Management $88,684 $91,762 $84,926
Business and finance $78,125 $78,380 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $71,184 $92,159 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $94,474 $84,580 $92,646
Sciences $— $75,436 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $75,988 $50,218 $53,613
Legal $123,269 $85,172 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $66,833 $54,599 $53,827
Arts, design and media $47,361 $57,257 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $100,714 $88,845 $87,559
Health technicians $— $52,387 $50,015
Healthcare support $14,630 $39,002 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $57,171 $49,390
Law enforcement $— $71,250 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $22,857 $31,730 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $57,039 $34,412 $32,199
Personal care and service $27,159 $34,825 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $58,702 $57,100 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $51,579 $45,233 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $31,250 $32,891
Construction and extraction $61,058 $45,071 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $62,303 $54,613 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $58,065 $43,553 $42,774
Transportation $59,266 $41,209 $47,661
Material moving $— $34,690 $34,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$71,203
Median household income in Gulfport
Median household income (USD)
Gulfport
$71,203
Pinellas County
$72,646
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Gulfport, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$52,960
Per capita income in Gulfport
Per capita income (USD)
Gulfport
$52,960
Pinellas County
$48,351
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Gulfport, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$100,723
Average household income in Gulfport
Avg household income (USD)
Gulfport
$100,723
Pinellas County
$104,867
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Gulfport, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$100,723
Mean household income
$71,203
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Gulfport $29,520
Pinellas County $32,221
Florida $31,399
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Gulfport
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Gulfport and peer geographies.
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total households 6,060 428,473 8,752,810
Median household income $71,203 $72,646 $74,568
Mean household income $100,723 $104,867 $105,967
Mean-median gap $29,520 $32,221 $31,399
Family households 2,956 234,825 5,652,059
Median family income $85,174 $97,367 $89,891
Mean family income $111,653 $130,986 $123,165
Mean-median gap $26,479 $33,619 $33,274
Non-family households 3,104 193,648 3,100,751
Median non-family income $51,337 $48,935 $46,706
Mean non-family income $87,984 $70,517 $69,144
Mean-median gap $36,647 $21,582 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $52,960 $48,351 $42,609
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

62.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Gulfport
62.9%
Pinellas County
69.3%
Florida
73.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
54.1% of households (3,277) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $23,916
SSI (disability)
6% of households (362) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $11,141
Cash Assistance
2.3% of households (137) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $11,141
SNAP / Food Stamps
9% of households (543) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Gulfport
Share of households receiving each income type
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total households 6,060 428,473 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 63% 69% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 54% 41% 37%
Average social security income $23,916 $24,499 $24,828
Retirement income 36% 30% 26%
Average retirement income $32,108 $34,159 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 6% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $11,141 $11,941 $11,302
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 9% 9% 13%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$85,174
Family households earn $85,174, compared to $51,337 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$71,203
Family households
$85,174
Nonfamily households
$51,337
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$93,258
Married-couple families earn $93,258, compared to $55,125 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$85,174
Married-couple families
$93,258
Other family types
$55,125
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Gulfport
Median household and family income by household size in Gulfport, compared with peer geographies.
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Total households 6,060 428,473 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $42,118 $42,072 $39,848
2-person $87,398 $89,299 $82,761
3-person $70,625 $107,529 $95,427
4-person $125,573 $124,094 $108,289
5-person $164,408 $117,827 $106,553
6-person $— $112,734 $111,769
7-person or more $— $101,310 $114,313
Total families 2,956 234,825 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $81,354 $87,799 $80,311
3-person $82,708 $107,761 $92,146
4-person $131,786 $123,026 $108,122
5-person $220,000 $113,757 $106,408
6-person $— $113,629 $109,058
7-person or more $— $95,958 $110,800
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

54.67%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.57%
of all household income
Top 20%
54.67%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.57% — meaning the top 20% hold 21 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$553,484
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
10.89%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
27.48%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $553,484 and hold 27.48% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 10.89%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
35.4%
$50K - $100K
35.5%
$100K - $150K
11.8%
$150K - $200K
7.9%
Over $200K
9.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

29.1%
of all households, 1,766 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Gulfport 29.1%
Pinellas County 36.1%
Florida 36.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Gulfport
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Gulfport, compared with peer geographies.
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Median household income $71,203 $72,646 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.4% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 5% 3.3% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 6% 6.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 7.4% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 11.6% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 17.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% 12.4% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 16.6% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.9% 8.6% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 9.4% 10.9% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 25.5% 22.7% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 54.8% 51.5% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 29.1% 36.1% 36.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.51
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Gulfport 0.51
Pinellas County 0.49
Florida 0.49
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$275,340
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Gulfport
$275,340
Pinellas County
$274,453
Florida
$275,903
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Gulfport
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $26,862 $31,177 $31,856
Lower 20% $55,595 $57,695 $59,310
Middle 20% $85,103 $91,537 $92,767
Upper 20% $135,667 $147,200 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,941 $16,216 $16,635
Lower 20% $41,881 $44,253 $45,334
Middle 20% $69,954 $73,311 $75,031
Upper 20% $103,497 $116,104 $116,930
Top 20% $275,340 $274,453 $275,903
Top 5% $553,484 $508,615 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.57% 3.1% 3.14%
Lower 20% 8.32% 8.44% 8.56%
Middle 20% 13.89% 13.98% 14.16%
Upper 20% 20.55% 22.14% 22.07%
Top 20% 54.67% 52.34% 52.07%
Top 5% 27.48% 24.25% 24.3%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 5,295 White households (87.4% of all households), the median household income is $72,092.
Black
Among the 222 Black or African American households (3.7% of all households), the median household income is $53,804.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Gulfport
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Pinellas County and Florida.
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
All Residents $71,203 $72,646 $74,568
White $72,092 $75,455 $80,213
Black or African American $53,804 $52,147 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $80,938 $65,417 $67,552
Asian $— $89,661 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $56,632 $86,827
Some Other Race $— $62,043 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $59,000 $68,664 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $57,283 $67,043 $70,097
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

13.4%
13.4% of residents, or 1,549 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Gulfport
13.4%
Pinellas County
11.5%
Florida
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.8%
1.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 57 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Gulfport
1.8%
Pinellas County
2.4%
Florida
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

14.6%
14.6% of children under 18, or 168 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Gulfport
14.6%
Pinellas County
14.6%
Florida
16.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

15.5%
15.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 669 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Gulfport
15.5%
Pinellas County
11.8%
Florida
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
Overall poverty rate 13.4% 11.5% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 14.6% 14.6% 16.5%
Under 5 years 17% 13.7% 18%
5 to 17 years 13.9% 14.9% 16%
18 to 64 years 11.7% 10.6% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 11.6% 11.4% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 11.7% 10.2% 10.4%
65 years and over 15.5% 11.8% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 11.8% 10.7% 11.5%
Female 14.7% 12.3% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.8% 2.4% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 13.3% 12.1% 14.9%
Did not work 19.3% 20% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

15.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
15.2%
Family
8%
Nonfamily
22.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
8%
Married-couple
6.2%
Other families
13.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Gulfport
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8% 7.1% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 22.8% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 15.9% 9.9% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 5.9% 5.7% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 6.9% 6.2% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 22.1% 17.1% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 72.6% 22.7% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 8.8% 10.5% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 15.6% 18.1% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 28.5% 19.3% 21.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
11.1% of White residents, or 1,056 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
23.7% of Black or African American residents, or 142 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Gulfport
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Gulfport and peer geographies.
Gulfport Pinellas County Florida
All Residents 13.4% 11.5% 12.6%
White 11.1% 9.7% 10%
Black or African American 23.7% 22.8% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 16.6% 18.4%
Asian 4.5% 8.6% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 24.4% 13.5%
Some Other Race 42.3% 18.8% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 26.3% 13.6% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4% 15.6% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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