Gulf Shores, AL population by race
The table below shows Gulf Shores's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,055 | 92.60% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 2.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 69 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 271 | 1.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 238 | 1.57% |
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Gulf Shores population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Gulf Shores has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Gulf Shores's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Gulf Shores population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.60% are white, 2.35% are Black or African American, 0.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.24% are Asian, 1.79% are some other race and 1.57% are multiracial.
Gulf Shores 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Gulf Shores is White with a population of 14,055 (92.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 238 (1.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gulf Shores, AL
By ethnicity, 719 (4.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,459 (95.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gulf Shores, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,602 (94.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gulf Shores, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gulf Shores's Non-Hispanic population.
Gulf Shores Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 13,602 | 94.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 357 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 69 | 0.48% |
| Asian alone | 188 | 1.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 20 | 0.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 223 | 1.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gulf Shores, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 384 (53.41% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gulf Shores, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gulf Shores's Hispanic population.
Gulf Shores Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 384 | 53.41% |
| Puerto Rican | 9 | 1.25% |
| Cuban | 43 | 5.98% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 283 | 39.36% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gulf Shores, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.74% of Gulf Shores population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gulf Shores, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 384 (53.41% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gulf Shores, AL have?
Gulf Shores, AL has 357 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gulf Shores is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gulf Shores, AL?
With 95.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gulf Shores.
That being said, with a 2.35% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Gulf Shores.
What is the majority race in Gulf Shores, AL?
With a population of 14,055 (92.60% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gulf Shores.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Gulf Shores, with 2.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
