Gulfport, MS Demographics

A map of Gulfport's Population by Race

Gulfport, Mississippi has an estimated population of 73,003, a less than 1% change from the 72,926 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.3% White, 37.3% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.5% 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 has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Mississippi 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 62.0% in 2020 and 62.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gulfport is ranked the 2nd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gulfport's White Population

34,523 residents of Gulfport, or 47.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gulfport is lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Gulfport ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 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 47.3%.

Gulfport is less White than neighboring Lyman (52.3% White), Long Beach (79.1% White), Biloxi (59.4% White), D'Iberville (60.8% White), and Pass Christian (70.5% White).

Gulfport's Black Population

27,253 residents of Gulfport, or 37.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gulfport is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Gulfport ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Black residents' share of Gulfport's population has decreased from 38.8% to 37.3%.

Gulfport is more Black than neighboring Lyman (29.2% Black), Long Beach (10.1% Black), Biloxi (18.4% Black), D'Iberville (19.1% Black), and Pass Christian (19.1% Black).

Gulfport's Asian Population

1,213 residents of Gulfport, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gulfport is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Gulfport ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Asian residents' share of Gulfport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Gulfport is less Asian than neighboring Lyman (5.3% Asian), Long Beach (1.8% Asian), Biloxi (3.6% Asian), D'Iberville (8% Asian), and Pass Christian (2.7% Asian).

Gulfport's Hispanic Population

4,929 residents of Gulfport, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gulfport is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Gulfport ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Gulfport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Gulfport is more Hispanic than neighboring Long Beach (4% Hispanic), and Pass Christian (2.8% Hispanic). Gulfport is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyman (7% Hispanic), Biloxi (10.8% Hispanic), and D'Iberville (8.1% Hispanic).

Gulfport's Native American/Other Population

362 residents of Gulfport, or 0.5% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gulfport ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gulfport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Gulfport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyman (0% Native American/Other), Long Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), and D'Iberville (0.1% Native American/Other). Gulfport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Biloxi (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pass Christian (1% Native American/Other).

Gulfport's Multiracial Population

4,723 residents of Gulfport, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gulfport is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Gulfport ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulfport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Gulfport's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.5%.

Gulfport is more Multiracial than neighboring Lyman (6.2% Multiracial), Long Beach (4.6% Multiracial), D'Iberville (3.8% Multiracial), and Pass Christian (3.9% Multiracial). Gulfport is less Multiracial than neighboring Biloxi (7% 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.