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Gulfport, FL


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Gulfport, Florida

Gulfport, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 2 miles SW of St. Petersburg, Florida (center to center) and 20 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The city is considered part of the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Gulfport has a population of 12,527.

The People and Families of Gulfport

In Gulfport, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Gulfport live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Gulfport benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gulfport had a median family income of $37,016.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gulfport ($7,075). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Gulfport Housing

About 71% of housing units in Gulfport are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Gulfport, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Gulfport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gulfport Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Gulfport Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Gulfport Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Gulfport, FL

Comparing Gulfport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime14

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