Gulfport, MS

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2023 Population

72,533

0.0124% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.7

1.66% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

24.3%

8.69% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$46,044

5.85% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$167,100

5.56% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

29,408

0.417% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Gulfport, MS had a population of 72.5k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $46,044. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gulfport, MS grew from 72,524 to 72,533, a 0.0124% increase and its median household income grew from $43,499 to $46,044, a 5.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gulfport, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.5%), Other (Hispanic) (1.97%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.83%).

None of the households in Gulfport, MS 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.

98.3% of the residents in Gulfport, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gulfport, MS are Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (116 degrees awarded in 2022) and Chris Beauty College (63 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Gulfport, MS was $167,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

Most people in Gulfport, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Gulfport, MS was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Fort Massachusetts stands on the north coast of West Ship Island, which is one of the barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It is now part of the Gulf Islands national Seashore.

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Population & Diversity

Gulfport, MS is home to a population of 72.5k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.61% of Gulfport, MS residents were born outside of the country (2.62k people).

In 2023, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.3k people) in Gulfport, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.99k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Gulfport, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Gulfport, MS was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gulfport, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gulfport, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.3k ± 1.41k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.4k ± 1.43k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.99k ± 759

5.93%

Hispanic Population

4.3k people

5.93% of the people in Gulfport, MS are hispanic (4.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gulfport, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Foreign-Born Population

3.61%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.62k people

3.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

As of 2023, 3.61% of Gulfport, MS residents (2.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gulfport, MS was 3.65%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,264 ± 470
Vietnam
1,731 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
1,326 ± 336

Gulfport, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gulfport, MS employs 29.4k people. The largest industries in Gulfport, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,291 people), Retail Trade (3,477 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,131 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($117,891), Utilities ($76,293), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,903).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.4k

2023 Value

± 1,570

0.417%

1 Year growth

± 7.51%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gulfport, MS grew at a rate of 0.417%, from 29.3k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gulfport, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,120 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,712 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,637 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gulfport, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.4k

2023 Value

± 1,570

0.417%

1 Year growth

± 7.51%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gulfport, MS grew at a rate of 0.417%, from 29.3k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gulfport, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,291 people), Retail Trade (3,477 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,131 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gulfport, MS, though some of these residents may live in Gulfport, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,983

Median earning men ± $2,265

$32,045

Median earning women ± $1,256

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($87,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,938), and Manufacturing ($55,636).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($49,086), Construction ($45,625), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,717).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% 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 12.5%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gulfport, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

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 Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Gulfport, MS awarded 179 degrees. The student population of Gulfport, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 62 male students and 412 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gulfport, MS are White (81 and 45.3%), followed by Black or African American (67 and 37.4%), Asian (16 and 8.94%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 4.47%).

The largest universities in Gulfport, MS by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (116 and 64.8%) and Chris Beauty College (63 and 35.2%).

The most popular majors in Gulfport, MS are General Cosmetology (45 and 25.1%), Medical Assistant (42 and 23.5%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (31 and 17.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 474 students enrolled in Gulfport, MS, 13.1% men and 86.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 242 records, of which 87.2% were women and 12.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
45 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
42 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
7 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Gulfport, MS was General Cosmetology with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Gulfport, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
116 degrees awarded
Chris Beauty College
63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Cliff College-Gulfport with 116 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gulfport, MS, which is 0.155 times less than the 155 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 81 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 67 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gulfport, MS was $167,100 in 2023, which is 0.551 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $158,300 to $167,100, a 5.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Gulfport, MS is 53.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Gulfport, MS have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gulfport, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gulfport, MS is $46,044. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Gulfport, MS was Census Tract 16 with a value of $101,250, followed by Census Tract 38 and Census Tract 25, with respective values of $63,750 and $51,813.

Housing

Property

$167,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,884

$15,092

Median Property Taxes

±$962

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 Gulfport, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

53.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.1% of the housing units in Gulfport, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gulfport, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 16
Census Tract 38
Census Tract 25

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gulfport, MS was Census Tract 16 with a value of $101,250, followed by Census Tract 38 and Census Tract 25, with respective values of $63,750 and $51,813.

The following map shows all of the places in Gulfport, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,044

Median Household Income

± $2,824

28.4k

Number of Households

± 1,441

In 2023, the median household income of the 28.4k households in Gulfport, MS grew to $46,044 from the previous year's value of $43,499.

The following chart displays the households in Gulfport, MS 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gulfport, MS is from Mississippi.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (9.92%)
Worked At Home (5.2%)

In 2023, 80.4% of workers in Gulfport, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.92%) and those who worked at home (5.2%).

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.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gulfport, MS have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Gulfport, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gulfport, MS (17.1k out of 70.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gulfport, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.3% of the population of Gulfport, MS has health coverage, with 31.3% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 9.74% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 4.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, MS see 1785 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.94% increase from the previous year (1734 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1369 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Harrison County, MS.

1,785 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrison County, MS

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, MS see an average of 1,785 patients per year. This represents a 2.94% increase from the previous year (1,734 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Harrison County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.7%

Uninsured

31.3%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

9.74%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

4.98%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gulfport, MS declined by 4.87% from 16.5% to 15.7%.

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

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