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Gulf Shores, AL

Baldwin CountyElev. 7 m
Population
15,785
Median home
$367,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores is home to roughly 15,785 residents. Gulf Shores sits in Baldwin County. The median age is 50.4 and the median household income is $73,873. Homes carry a median value of $367,000, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.1%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,785
Median age
50.4
Median household income
$73,873
Per-capita income
$44,451
Poverty rate
11.4%
High-school grad or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
22 min
Work from home
16.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.1%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Black2.7%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.6%
Sales & office25.2%
Service21.9%
Production, transportation & material moving12.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$367,000
Median gross rent
$1,363/mo
Owner-occupied
66.8%
Median year built
1998
Households
7,262
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Gulf Shores has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Gulf Shores High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Gulf Shores Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Gulf Shores Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime38% above national
Gulf Shores532
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 222% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% above national
Gulf Shores2,272
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 48% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gulf Shores Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gulf Shores.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Baldwin County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gulf Shores is in Baldwin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gulf Shores sits in Baldwin County. Elevation ~7 m.

Map of Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, AL
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Common questions

Gulf Shores — frequently asked

What is the population of Gulf Shores, Alabama?
Gulf Shores has a population of about 15,785, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gulf Shores?
The median home value in Gulf Shores is $367,000, and the median gross rent is $1,363/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gulf Shores safe? What is the crime rate?
Gulf Shores Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 532 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gulf Shores face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Baldwin County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gulf Shores?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Gulf Shores. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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