Gulf County, Florida
Gulf County: county in Florida, United States of America
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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 100 years ago in 1925.
County Snapshot
Gulf County at a glance
Gulf County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Port Saint JoePopulation 3,508
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.9086,-85.2610 |
| Named for | Gulf of Mexico |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital | Port St. Joe |
| Establishment | June 06, 1925 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:24:18 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -17.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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 |
Official website of Gulf County
Official Website- 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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|---|---|---|
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