Gulf County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Gulf County, Florida has a population of 15,131, the 60th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $61,179 and the median home value is $250,000. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Gulf County Quick Facts

Population 15,131

Median Household Income $61,17990% MOE ±$5,548

Median Home Value $250,00090% MOE ±$29,223

Poverty Rate 12.5%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.6%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 46.9 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 80.8%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.0%

Cities/Places 2

Population 15,131 60th of 67

Median Income $61,179 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Gulf County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	15,576	15,131	-2.9%
Median household income	$58,720	$61,179	No clear change (+4.2%)
Median home value¹	$197,775	$250,000	+26.4%
Median gross rent	$1,276	$1,187	No clear change (-7.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Gulf

$61,179

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gulf

$250,000

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 25.0%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 28.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

5.7%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

6.1%

$45K-$50K

7.7%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

8.9%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

41.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.8%

Renter 19.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,187/mo 23.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.1%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

27.2%

55-74

30.1%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gulf County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Port St. Joe	3,616	$55,542	9.8%	$353,100
Wewahitchka	1,884	$43,674	20.1%	$185,800

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Population Overview

Gulf County is located in Florida with a total population of 15,131. It is the 60th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gulf County is 46.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gulf County is $61,179. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $250,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gulf County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.6% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gulf County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gulf County, Florida?

Gulf County has a population of 15,131, making it the 60th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Gulf County?

The median household income in Gulf County is $61,179 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.

How many cities are in Gulf County, Florida?

Gulf County contains 2 Census-designated places.