Gulf County Key Facts

Gulf County, Florida

Key Facts & Community Assets

Gulf County Assets

  • Natural deep-water port
  • Northwest Florida Rural Area of Opportunity eligible for additional incentives.
  • Ecotourism opportunities and world-famous bay.
  • Abundance of natural resources (cattle, timber, scallops, Tupelo honey).
  • Thriving seafood industry.
  • Nationally recognized beaches.

Key Facts

15,793
Population
48.8
Median Age
2.3
Average Household Size
$74,820
Median Household Income

Education

11.4%
No High School Diploma
31.2%
High School Graduate
30.4%
Some College / Associate
27.0%
Bachelor's / Graduate

Business & Employment

777
Businesses
4,669
Employees
60.5%
White Collar
22.1%
Blue Collar
17.4%
Services
2.4%
Unemployment

Income

$74,820
Median Household Income
$38,495
Per Capita Income
$304,658
Median Net Worth

2025 Household Income Distribution

Largest income group: $100,000–$149,999 (18.8%)

Income 2025
Under $15,000 7.7%
$15,000–24,999 7.0%
$25,000–34,999 6.3%
$35,000–49,999 13.2%
$50,000–74,999 15.8%
$75,000–99,999 13.8%
$100,000–149,999 18.8%
$150,000–199,999 8.6%
$200,000+ 8.6%