Gulf Shores, AL

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    2024 Population
    16,401
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    50.8
    0.794% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.5%
    1.18% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,188
    5.84% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $382,700
    4.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    8,153
    0.049% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Gulf Shores, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.9% of the residents in Gulf Shores, AL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Gulf Shores, AL was $382,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

    Most people in Gulf Shores, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Gulf Shores, AL was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesAlabamaBaldwin County, ALDaphne-Fairhope-Foley, ALBaldwin County (South)--Foley, Gulf Shores & Robertsdale Cities PUMA, AL

    Population & Diversity

    Gulf Shores, AL is home to a population of 16.4k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.48% of Gulf Shores, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.23k people).

    In 2024, there were 28.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.3k people) in Gulf Shores, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 497 Other (Hispanic) and 439 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.9% of Gulf Shores, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gulf Shores, AL was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gulf Shores, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      14.3k ± 667
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      497 ± 372
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      439 ± 397
    6.06%
    Hispanic Population
    994 people

    In 2024, there were 28.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.3k people) in Gulf Shores, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 497 Other (Hispanic) and 439 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.06% of the people in Gulf Shores, AL are hispanic (994 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gulf Shores, AL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.48%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.23k people
    8.91%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.41k people

    As of 2024, 7.48% of Gulf Shores, AL residents (1.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gulf Shores, AL was 8.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gulf Shores, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      560 ± 207
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      301 ± 172
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      128 ± 87

    Gulf Shores, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gulf Shores, AL.

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    Health

    87.6% of the population of Gulf Shores, AL has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 4.67% on Medicaid, 20.7% on Medicare, 23.9% on non-group plans, and 0.959% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 14.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.4%
    Uninsured
    37.3%
    Employer Coverage
    4.67%
    Medicaid
    20.7%
    Medicare
    23.9%
    Non-Group
    0.959%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gulf Shores, AL declined by 1.9% from 12.7% to 12.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gulf Shores, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Gulf Shores, AL employs 8.15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gulf Shores, AL were Accommodation & Food Services (1,094 people), Retail Trade (1,008 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (764 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($195,515), Manufacturing ($112,940), and Information ($86,827).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 920
    −0.049%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gulf Shores, AL declined at a rate of −0.049%, from 8.16k employees to 8.15k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gulf Shores, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,149 people), Management Occupations (1,049 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (999 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gulf Shores, AL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 920
    −0.049%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gulf Shores, AL declined at a rate of −0.049%, from 8.16k employees to 8.15k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gulf Shores, AL, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,094 people), Retail Trade (1,008 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (764 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gulf Shores, AL, though some of these residents may live in Gulf Shores, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $58,125
    Median earning men ± $8,249
    $33,266
    Median earning women ± $4,263

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($124,265), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,197), and Information ($86,827).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,193), Manufacturing ($61,542), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,782).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.1%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alabama

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    Tommy Tuberville
    Senator from Alabama2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021
    Katie Britt
    Senator from Alabama3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Gulf Shores, AL was $382,700 in 2024, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $367,000 to $382,700, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Gulf Shores, AL is 70.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Gulf Shores, AL have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gulf Shores, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $382,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,486
    $5,326
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$621

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gulf Shores, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gulf Shores, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    70.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.6% of the housing units in Gulf Shores, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gulf Shores, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,188
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,052
    7.54k
    Number of Households
    ± 811

    In 2024, the median household income of the 7.54k households in Gulf Shores, AL grew to $78,188 from the previous year's value of $73,873.

    The following chart displays the households in Gulf Shores, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Gulf Shores, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (19.8%)
    3. Carpooled (5.08%)

    In 2024, 72.4% of workers in Gulf Shores, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.08%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Gulf Shores, AL have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Gulf Shores, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Gulf Shores, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Gulf Shores, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gulf Shores, AL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gulf Shores, AL (1.88k out of 16.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gulf Shores, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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