Gulf County, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 60th-largest in Florida
The population of Gulf County, Florida is 14,772 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $67,361, the median home value is $235,700, and the median age is 47.3.
The population of Gulf County has grown 0.3% since 2010 (15,826 → 15,876), a +0.02% annualized rate.
14,772
Population
+0.02%
Annual growth
27
People / sq mi
$67,361
Median Income
$235,700
Median Home Value
Gulf County covers 553 sq mi of land at 26.7 people per square mile.
About Gulf County, FL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Gulf County: a median age of 47.3, older than the national median. With 14,772 residents, Gulf County is a county in Florida.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,361 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $235,700, with typical rent around $1,161.
Roughly 24.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.8%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Gulf County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Gulf County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gulf County had a population of 15,826 in 2010 and 15,876 in 2024, a 0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,137 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.
15,876
Population (2024)
15,826
Population (2010)
16,137
Peak (2018)
0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,826 |
| 2011 | 15,767 |
| 2012 | 15,769 |
| 2013 | 15,887 |
| 2014 | 16,011 |
| 2015 | 15,944 |
| 2016 | 16,082 |
| 2017 | 16,115 |
| 2018 | 16,137 |
| 2019 | 13,498 |
| 2020 | 14,259 |
| 2021 | 14,462 |
| 2022 | 15,302 |
| 2023 | 15,757 |
| 2024 | 15,876 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
47.3
Median Age
42.6%
Female
57.4%
Male
23.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,361$-4,350 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,247 |
| Per-capita income | $38,258 |
| Poverty rate | 10.2%+1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 42.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gulf County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
69.1%
Public transit
8.8%
Work from home
25.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$235,700$-89,300 vs state
Median home value
$1,161
Median rent
80.3%
Homeownership rate
9,142
Total housing units
63.4%
Occupied
36.6%
Vacant
19.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.5%
With health insurance
94.3%
With broadband internet
40.0%
Foreign-born
9.9%
Veterans (18+)
21.1%
With a disability
94.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.7%
High School+
24.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gulf County, Florida has a population of 14,772 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 27 people per square mile.
The population of Gulf County has grown 0.3% since 2010 (15,826 → 15,876), a +0.02% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gulf County, Florida is $67,361, with mean (average) household income of $94,247 and per-capita income of $38,258. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gulf County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.1%), Black or African American (14.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gulf County, Florida is 47.3 years. Residents are 42.6% female and 57.4% male.
The median home value in Gulf County is $235,700 and median monthly rent is $1,161. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,142 total housing units, 36.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gulf County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.
Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Gulf County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.