Gulf County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gulf County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12045
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 553.47 sq mi
- Water Area
- 241.08 sq mi
- Total Area
- 794.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.859238
- Longitude
- -85.272013
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,838
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,558
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,313 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 3.6% |
| White | 11,767 | 79.3% |
| Black | 1,995 | 13.4% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,192 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 362 | 2.9% |
| White | 9,855 | 78.5% |
| Black | 1,977 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 195 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,131
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,509
- Poverty Rate
- 10.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,555
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,768 | 77.8% |
| Black | 2,078 | 13.7% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,192
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,672 | 26.2% |
| Republican | 5,803 | 56.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,521 | 14.9% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,900 | 48.1% |
| Female | 5,291 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,300 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 2.1% |
| Black | 956 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,986
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,038 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 44.7% |
| Black | 456 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 22 | 45.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,878 | 58.7% |
| Female | 3,108 | 58.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,815 (23.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,815 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,362
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $253,947
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $998
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.5%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.