Gulf Shores City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 5044 people in the city, organized into 2344 households, and 1545 families residing in the city. The population density was 274.3 people per square mile (105.91/kmē), it is the 261st most populated city in terms of population density. There were 6810 housing units at an average density of 370.3 per square mile (142.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.15 people, and the average family size was 2.56 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 29% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 46.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Gulf Shores City was 45.5 and 47 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.44% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.07% from two or more races and 0.4% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $41826, it is the 65th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income for a family in the city was $51862, making its Alabama's 51st highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $24356, it is the 32nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income was $21921, Males have a median income of $31474 versus $16091 for females.
In 2000, 976 pupils and students, of which 46.31% are male and 53.69% are female, 19.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.82% nursery or pri school, 5.33% kindergarten, 52.66% elementary school, 18.85% high school and 18.34% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5044 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5707 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5754 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5922 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6012 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6220 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6703 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7695 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9254 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10194 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10248 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 31 | 16 | 47 |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 16 | 52 |
| Elementary school | 257 | 257 | 514 |
| High school | 69 | 115 | 184 |
| College or graduate school | 59 | 120 | 179 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores city, Alabama | $41826 | $51862 | $24356 |
| Baldwin County, Alabama | $40250 | $47028 | $20826 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |