Gulfport, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Gulfport decreased by 1,024. In this period, the peak population was 12,688 in the year 2003. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12,679 | - | - |
| 2001 | 12,666 | -13 | -0.10% |
| 2002 | 12,655 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2003 | 12,688 | 33 | 0.26% |
| 2004 | 12,688 | - | - |
| 2005 | 12,624 | -64 | -0.50% |
| 2006 | 12,468 | -156 | -1.24% |
| 2007 | 12,382 | -86 | -0.69% |
| 2008 | 12,334 | -48 | -0.39% |
| 2009 | 12,299 | -35 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 12,025 | -274 | -2.23% |
| 2011 | 12,030 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 12,056 | 26 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 12,104 | 48 | 0.40% |
| 2014 | 12,128 | 24 | 0.20% |
| 2015 | 12,224 | 96 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 12,315 | 91 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 12,365 | 50 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 12,378 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 12,351 | -27 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 11,768 | -583 | -4.72% |
| 2021 | 11,740 | -28 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 11,721 | -19 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 11,655 | -66 | -0.56% |
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Gulfport, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Gulfport's population decreased by 654 (5.16%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Gulfport's population decreased by 257 (2.14%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Gulfport's population decreased by 113 (0.96%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Gulfport's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 11,655.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gulfport's population peaked in year 2003 at 12,688.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gulfport's population was lowest in year 2023 at 11,655.
Gulfport, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Gulfport grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Gulfport had an average annual population growth rate of 0.35% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.08% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Gulfport annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.35% per year.
From 2014 to 2015 Gulfport population grew the most, with an increase of 96 people (a 0.79% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Gulfport population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 583 people (a 4.72% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Gulfport, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Gulfport's population decreased by 85 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 19 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 66 (0.56%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Gulfport, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Gulfport decreased by 449 (3.71%). The population was highest at 12,378 in the year 2018 and lowest at 11,655 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.37%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)