Gulfport, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gulfport, Mississippi Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
71,660
Unemployment
10.3%
Poverty
23.7%
Median Home
$132,700
Median Income
$40,554
Median Rent
$887
Gulfport SnackAbility
3Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Gulfport, MS Crime Report
3,395Total Crimes
4,706.0Total Crimes / 100k People
100.60%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gulfport / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,395 | 4,706.0 | 2,392.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 317 | 439.4 | 291.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 10 | 13.9 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 44 | 61.0 | 47.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 234 | 324.4 | 194.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,078 | 4,266.6 | 2,101.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 464 | 643.2 | 488.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,355 | 3,264.4 | 1,408.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 259 | 359.0 | 205.0 | 246.0 |
Gulfport, MS Cost Of Living
89Gulfport's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gulfport | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 82 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 64 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 71,660 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 71,570 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 71,318 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 71,265 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 70,642 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 69,913 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 69,004 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 68,158 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 67,322 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 66,286 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gulfport
| Race | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.6% | 56.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 38.0% | 37.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gulfport
| Gender | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gulfport for adults over 25
| Education | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gulfport, Mississippi
| Income | Gulfport | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.5% | 11.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 3.4% | 8.3% |
