Gulfport, MS

Living in Gulfport

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 29
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 30
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Schools 46
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Residents

72k Population +5.4k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black38%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income -$785 (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value -$3.7k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$678 Median Monthly Rent +$6 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gulfport

United States45
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area25
Harrison County34

Property Crime in Gulfport

United States48
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area70
Harrison County85

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 6 0
Oct 68 4 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 52 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gulfport

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado40
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gulfport, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gulfport, MS

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Hope Academy
3 miles, N
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St James School
3 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Gulfport, MS

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Spring Hill College
59 miles, E
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University of Mobile
62 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gulfport, MS

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Airports

Airports near Gulfport, MS

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