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Gulfport is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,527 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 12,740 . The town was originally named Disston City in 1884 when Hamilton Disston purchased land here. The United States Postal Service would not recognize the name as it conflicted with a town in Hillsborough County. Instead, it was named Bonifacio. In 1890, the town name was changed to Veteran City. Finally, in 1910, the name officially changed to Gulfport. Stetson University Law School, founded in 1900, is located in the city . Gulfport is distinguished by its high concentration of artisans inspired by the intense light and tropical scenery, Enhanced by the swaying palms. A celebration the first Friday of each month called "Art Walk" attracts locals and tourists. Many street performers, artists and craftspeople show up to create a relaxed cultured atmosphere in the warm balmy evening breezes coming off...more

Among the most common occupations in Gulfport are Sales and office occupations, 30%; Management, professional, and related occupations, 27%; and Service occupations, 17%. Approximately 77 percent of workers in Gulfport, Florida work for companies, 8 percent work for the government and 8 percent are self-employed.

The leading industries in Gulfport, Florida are Educational, health and social services, 19%; Retail trade, 11%; and Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, 11%. Simply Hired's Gulfport job listings indicate that the following industries in Gulfport are hiring the most workers:

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Gulfport, Florida is $24,552, and the median income of households in Gulfport was $28,809.

According to our Gulfport Trends data, the number of Gulfport, Florida jobs has increased by 202% since October 2011.

Population of Gulfport Total population 12,527 Male 47.01% Female 52.99% Median age 47.3     Gulfport Housing Owner-occupied homes 71.3% Median cost of a home $66,800 Median mortgage payment $441 Renter-occupied homes 28.7% Vacant housing 14.5% Median monthly rent $551     Average Income Median for all male full-time $25,756 Median for all female full-time $23,347     Household Income Less than $10,000 11% $10,000 to $14,999 11% $15,000 to $24,999 22% $25,000 to $34,999 15% $35,000 to $49,999 15% $50,000 to $74,999 13% $75,000 to $99,999 5% $100,000 to $149,999 4% $150,000 to $199,999 1% $200,000 or more 2%

Education Less than 9th grade 4% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14% High school graduate 31% Some college, no degree 24% Associate's degree 6% Bachelor's degree 11% Graduate degree 8%     Marital Status Never married 23% Currently married 49% Separated 2% Widowed 12% Divorced 15%     Race White 91% Black or African American 7% Asian 1% Other 1%     Gulfport Commute Carpool 14.9% Public transportation 2.3% Average travel time 25 minutes