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Gulfport city, MS

ZIP 39503 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39503

39503 has a population of 54,230 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
59.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Black
27.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.4%-66% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.3%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.7%-31% vs US avg
x
High school
30.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.0%-29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.1%+196% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.5%+158% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.7%+40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.1%+86% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.3%+664% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 39503

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
15.5%+158% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.1%+196% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.1%+86% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.7%+40% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.1%+52% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.3%+664% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population54,230
Median age36.8
Poverty rate15.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White59.3%
Hispanic6.4%
Black27.1%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born41.1%