Demographics in Gulf Shores, AL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Gulf Shores?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

15,785

Male

7,007

44.4%

Female

8,778

55.6%

Median Age

50.4

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

89.5%

Black

2.6%

Hispanic

6.0%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

2.7%

Other

3.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

29.9%

High School or Higher

46.1%

Foreign Born

8.9%

Veterans

8.0%

Married

44.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Gulf Shores, AL has a population of 15,785 with a median age of 50.4. The racial makeup is 89.5% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 2.6% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.9%.