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Gulfport School District
Gulfport School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 40,598. The median household income is $43,695 and the median age is 38.8.
40,598
Population
1801
People / sq mi
$43,695
Median Income
38.8
Median Age
Gulfport School District covers 23 sq mi of land at 1801.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 30.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$43,695
Median Household Income
$30,905
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$181,100
Median Home Value
$1,082
Median Rent
47.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.0%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gulfport School District serves a community with a population of 40,598 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Gulfport School District is $43,695, with a per capita income of $30,905. The poverty rate is 21.1%.
Gulfport School District is 49.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 30.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gulfport School District, 84.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gulfport School District is $181,100, with a median rent of $1,082. The homeownership rate is 47.9%.
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Data for Gulfport School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2801710).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.