Gulf County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gulf County is located in Florida with a total population of 14,772. It is the 60th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gulf County is 47.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gulf County is $67,361. This is 6% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $235,700. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gulf County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.3% vs 51.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.