Gulf County, Florida

Gulf County: County in Florida, United States of America

About

Gulf County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,863 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,534 inhabitants. Its county seat is Port St. Joe. The county was created 99 years ago in 1925.

Gulf County locator map
Location of Gulf County on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Gulf County

Population : 13,534 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
Area : 1928 km2
Water as percent of area : 25.4%
Land as percent of area : 74.6%
Named for : Gulf of Mexico
Altitude : 20 feet / 6 meters
Capital : Port St. Joe
Establishment : June 06, 1925
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 20:07:24 (21st December 2024)
Density : 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -17.21% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Gulf County is located at 29°54'31"N 85°15'40"W (29.9086200, -85.2610100). It has 4 neighbors: Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County and Liberty County.

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The largest city of Gulf County is Port Saint Joe with a population of 3,508. Other cities include and Wewahitchka population 2,122. See all Gulf County cities & populated places.

Gulf County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gulf County.

City Name Population Title
Port Saint Joe 3,508 City in Gulf County, Florida, United States
Wewahitchka 2,122 City in Gulf County, Florida, United States of America

Gulf County has 4 neighbours.

  • Port St. Joe

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Gulf County decreased by 17.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,863 - census
2011 15,764 -0.63% estimation process
2012 15,770 0.04% estimation process
2013 15,884 0.72% estimation process
2014 16,002 0.74% estimation process
2015 15,929 -0.46% estimation process
2016 16,062 0.83% estimation process
2017 16,105 0.27% estimation process
2018 16,146 0.25% estimation process
2019 13,639 -18.38% estimation process
2020 13,534 -0.78% estimation process

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