Gulf Shores, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Gulf Shores is a community in Baldwin County, Alabama, home to about 16,401 people spread across 28.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $41,275 a year, and a typical home is worth about $382,700. About 49.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 68 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Gulf Shores ranks number 44 of 592 in population, number 106 in median household income, number 21 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Gulf Shores typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 41°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orange Beach, AL | 6.5 mi. | 8,407 |
| 2. | Foley, AL | 8.5 mi. | 24,026 |
| 3. | Elberta, AL | 9.2 mi. | 2,293 |
| 4. | Magnolia Springs, AL | 9.8 mi. | 1,130 |
| 5. | Perdido Beach, AL | 12.9 mi. | 642 |
| 6. | Summerdale, AL | 13.8 mi. | 1,593 |
| 7. | Silverhill, AL | 18.8 mi. | 863 |
| 8. | Point Clear, AL | 19.1 mi. | 1,511 |
What is the population of Gulf Shores, Alabama?
Gulf Shores has a population of about 16,401 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Gulf Shores, Alabama in?
Gulf Shores is located in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Gulf Shores, Alabama?
The median home value in Gulf Shores is about $382,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Gulf Shores, Alabama?
The median personal income in Gulf Shores is about $41,275 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Gulf Shores, Alabama?
Since 1950, 112 tornadoes have been recorded in Baldwin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Gulf Shores, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 41 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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