Gulf Stream, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 785, Gulf Stream's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gulf Stream is a small community located in Florida, within Palm Beach County. The total population is 785. It ranks as the 814th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gulf Stream is 62.9 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 9.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gulf Stream is $226,563. This is 204% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 181% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 457% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gulf Stream has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.3% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

77.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Gulf Stream in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 126% higher 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 97.3%. Notably, 36.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gulf Stream, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.