Gulf Shores, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
15,785
Population
550/sq mi density
$73,873
Median Income
$44,451 per capita
$367,000
Home Value
$451,403 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
310
Violent Crime/100K
1,855 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,873 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$367,000 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,785
Census 2023
Population Density
550
per square mile
Land Area
28.0
square miles (72.5 km²)
Median Age
50.4 yrs
30% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.5%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.7%
Spanish
7.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.9%
Veterans
9.4%
57% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.7%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.3%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.7%
48% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.465
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,785 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 550 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 28.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.4% |
| Female | 55.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.9% |
| Veterans | 9.4% |
| Disability | 13.7% |
| Health Insurance | 87.3% |
| Uninsured | 12.7% |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.465 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |