Gulfport, MS

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2021 Population
72,468
1.13% 1-year growth
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
35.6
1.14% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
25.6%
7.86% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$41,250
1.72% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$138,200
4.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Gulfport, MS had a population of 72.5k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $41,250. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Gulfport, MS grew from 71,660 to 72,468, a 1.13% increase and its median household income grew from $40,554 to $41,250, a 1.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gulfport, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (50%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.83%), White (Hispanic) (2.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%).

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

The largest universities in Gulfport, MS are Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (152 degrees awarded in 2021) and Chris Beauty College (56 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Gulfport, MS was $138,200, and the homeownership rate was 50.1%.

Most people in Gulfport, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Gulfport, MS was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Gulfport, MS is home to a population of 72.5k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.79% of Gulfport, MS residents were born outside of the country (2.75k people).

In 2021, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.2k people) in Gulfport, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98%
2021 Citizenship
98%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Gulfport, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Gulfport, MS was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gulfport, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    36.2k ± 1.52k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    28.3k ± 1.54k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.77k ± 647
5.42%
Hispanic Population
3.93k people

In 2021, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.2k people) in Gulfport, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.42% of the people in Gulfport, MS are hispanic (3.93k people).

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

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Foreign-Born Population

3.79%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.75k people
3.82%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.74k people

As of 2021, 3.79% of Gulfport, MS residents (2.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gulfport, MS was 3.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,468 ± 557
  2. Vietnam
    1,752 ± 249
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,524 ± 343

Gulfport, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Gulfport, MS employs 29.3k people. The largest industries in Gulfport, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,058 people), Retail Trade (3,647 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,493 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,617), Finance & Insurance ($62,956), and Wholesale Trade ($53,150).

Occupations

29.3k
2021 Value
± 1,628
−2.28%
1 Year decline
± 8.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gulfport, MS declined at a rate of −2.28%, from 30k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gulfport, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,121 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,883 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,751 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gulfport, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

29.3k
2021 Value
± 1,628
−2.28%
1 Year decline
± 8.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gulfport, MS declined at a rate of −2.28%, from 30k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gulfport, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,058 people), Retail Trade (3,647 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,493 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,652
Median earning men ± $2,246
$26,472
Median earning women ± $1,538

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,349), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,390), and Public Administration ($49,735).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($76,458), Public Administration ($53,571), and Information ($42,844).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $30.9B
  2. $28.9B
  3. $11.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B
2020 Value in Mississippi
$374B
Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi
108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.4B
  2. $10.7B
  3. $10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

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.

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker
Senator from Mississippi1
Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator from Mississippi2
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Gulfport, MS awarded 208 degrees. The student population of Gulfport, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 42 male students and 362 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gulfport, MS are Black or African American (98 and 47.1%), followed by White (84 and 40.4%), Asian (11 and 5.29%), and Hispanic or Latino (11 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Gulfport, MS by number of degrees awarded are Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (152 and 73.1%) and Chris Beauty College (56 and 26.9%).

The most popular majors in Gulfport, MS are Medical Assistant (81 and 38.9%), General Cosmetology (46 and 22.1%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (26 and 12.5%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Gulfport, MS was $138,200 in 2021, which is 0.564 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $132,700 to $138,200, a 4.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Gulfport, MS is 50.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Gulfport, MS have an average commute time of 21.9 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 $41,250. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Gulfport, MS was Census Tract 16 with a value of $96,250, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 38, with respective values of $53,173 and $42,813.

Property

$138,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,301
$14,073
Median Property Taxes
±$948

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.

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Rent vs Own

50.1%
Homeownership
2021
63.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 50.1% of the housing units in Gulfport, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 16
  2. Census Tract 25
  3. Census Tract 38

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gulfport, MS was Census Tract 16 with a value of $96,250, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 38, with respective values of $53,173 and $42,813.

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

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Household Income

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$41,250
Median Household Income
± $4,108
28.1k
Number of Households
± 1,394

In 2021, the median household income of the 28.1k households in Gulfport, MS grew to $41,250 from the previous year's value of $40,554.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gulfport, MS is from Mississippi.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.1%)
  2. Carpooled (9.08%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.03%)

In 2021, 83.1% of workers in Gulfport, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.08%) and those who worked at home (4.03%).

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

21.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gulfport, MS have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Gulfport, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

25.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gulfport, MS (18k out of 70.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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82.5% of the population of Gulfport, MS has health coverage, with 31.6% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 8.69% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 5.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, MS see 1734 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.36% increase from the previous year (1694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1392 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,734 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Harrison County, MS

Primary care physicians in Harrison County, MS see an average of 1,734 patients per year. This represents a 2.36% increase from the previous year (1,694 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

17.5%
Uninsured
31.6%
Employer Coverage
23.4%
Medicaid
8.69%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
5.24%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gulfport, MS grew by 0.403% from 17.4% to 17.5%.

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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