Gulf Shores, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,550
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
9.0%
Median Home
$254,500
Median Income
$53,209
Median Rent
$1,102
Gulf Shores SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
4
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Gulf Shores, AL Cost Of Living
105Gulf Shores's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gulf Shores | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 122 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 119 | 103 | 100 | |
Gulf Shores, AL Photos
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GulfShoresAlBeachJuly08 | GFDL
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Rankings for Gulf Shores in Alabama
Map Of Gulf Shores, AL
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Population over time in Gulf Shores
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,550 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 12,033 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 11,358 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 11,252 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | 10,703 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 10,523 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 10,222 | 5.7% |
| 2013 | 9,671 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 9,381 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 9,035 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gulf Shores
| Race | Gulf Shores | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 65.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 26.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 4.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gulf Shores
| Gender | Gulf Shores | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.0% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gulf Shores for adults over 25
| Education | Gulf Shores | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gulf Shores, Alabama
| Income | Gulf Shores | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
