Gulfport, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gulfport, Mississippi Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
71,676
Unemployment
11.6%
Poverty
26.3%
Median Home
$122,300
Median Income
$39,171
Median Rent
$860
Gulfport SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8
Gulfport, MS Crime Report
3,728
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,150.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
107.95%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gulfport / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,728 | 5,150.4 | 2,653.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 236 | 326.0 | 277.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 12 | 16.6 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 65 | 89.8 | 57.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 134 | 185.1 | 184.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,492 | 4,824.3 | 2,375.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 419 | 578.9 | 627.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,805 | 3,875.2 | 1,555.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 268 | 370.3 | 193.1 | 219.9 |
Gulfport, MS Cost Of Living
89
Gulfport's Overall Cost Of Living
Gulfport's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gulfport | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
Gulfport, MS Photos
Rankings for Gulfport in Mississippi
Map Of Gulfport, MS
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Population over time in Gulfport
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 71,676 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 71,570 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 71,318 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 71,265 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 70,642 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 69,913 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 69,004 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 68,158 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 67,322 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 66,286 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gulfport
| Race | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.3% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 37.5% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Gulfport
| Gender | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gulfport for adults over 25
| Education | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gulfport, Mississippi
| Income | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.1% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.2% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
