Gulfport, FL Demographics

A map of Gulfport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,510	9,557	81.0%	81.1%
Hispanic	841	722	7.2%	6.1%
Black	607	722	5.2%	6.1%
Multiracial	424	504	3.6%	4.3%
Asian	243	158	2.1%	1.3%
Native American/Other	109	120	0.9%	1.0%

Gulfport, Florida has an estimated population of 11,734, a less than 1% change from the 11,783 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gulfport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gulfport is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gulfport, that probability was 33.3% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gulfport is ranked the 317th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gulfport was ranked the 305th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gulfport's White Population

9,510 residents of Gulfport, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gulfport is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Gulfport ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Gulfport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.0%.

Gulfport is more White than neighboring St. Petersburg (62.7% White). Gulfport is less White than neighboring Bear Creek (91% White), South Pasadena (89.2% White), St. Pete Beach (87.7% White), and Treasure Island (89.7% White).

Gulfport's Black Population

607 residents of Gulfport, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gulfport is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Gulfport ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Black residents' share of Gulfport's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.2%.

Gulfport is more Black than neighboring Bear Creek (1.1% Black), South Pasadena (1.9% Black), St. Pete Beach (0.8% Black), and Treasure Island (2.2% Black). Gulfport is less Black than neighboring St. Petersburg (19% Black).

Gulfport's Asian Population

243 residents of Gulfport, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gulfport is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Gulfport ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Asian residents' share of Gulfport's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.1%.

Gulfport is more Asian than neighboring Bear Creek (0% Asian), South Pasadena (0.6% Asian), St. Pete Beach (1.4% Asian), and Treasure Island (0.3% Asian). Gulfport is less Asian than neighboring St. Petersburg (3.6% Asian).

Gulfport's Hispanic Population

841 residents of Gulfport, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gulfport is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gulfport ranks 705th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Gulfport's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.2%.

Gulfport is more Hispanic than neighboring Bear Creek (2.7% Hispanic), South Pasadena (6.1% Hispanic), St. Pete Beach (4.9% Hispanic), and Treasure Island (5.2% Hispanic). Gulfport is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Petersburg (9.6% Hispanic).

Gulfport's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Gulfport, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gulfport is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gulfport ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gulfport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Gulfport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bear Creek (0% Native American/Other), South Pasadena (0% Native American/Other), Treasure Island (0.3% Native American/Other), and St. Petersburg (0.8% Native American/Other). Gulfport is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Pete Beach (1.2% Native American/Other).

Gulfport's Multiracial Population

424 residents of Gulfport, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gulfport is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gulfport ranks 300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Gulfport's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Gulfport is more Multiracial than neighboring South Pasadena (2.3% Multiracial), and Treasure Island (2.3% Multiracial). Gulfport is less Multiracial than neighboring Bear Creek (5.3% Multiracial), St. Pete Beach (4.1% Multiracial), and St. Petersburg (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.