Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport: The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
About
Gulfport is a city located in the county of Harrison in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 67,793 and a population density of 409 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 71,438 inhabitants.
The city was created 185 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Gulfport
| Population | 71,438 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Harrison County |
| Phone Area Codes | 228 |
| Area | 165.78 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.3674,-89.0928 |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1841 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:53:29 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 39501 |
| Density | 431 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gulfport is located at 30°22'3"N 89°5'34"W (30.3674200, -89.0928200).
Gulfport map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gulfport increased by 5.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67,793 | - | census |
| 2011 | 68,865 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 69,782 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 70,801 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 71,173 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,346 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 71,518 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,945 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 71,771 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 71,705 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,438 | -0.37% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Gulfport
1Fishbone Alley
2609 14th St, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Gulfport
1Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States View details
Phone: +12288674000 | Website available
2Gulfport City Council Members
2309 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501 View details
Phone: +12288685848 | Website available
3Gulfport City Hall
2309 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501 View details
Phone: +12288685700 | Website available
People born in Gulfport (66)
People born in Gulfport, including Talk show host, author, entrepreneur, advocate, philanthropist Tavis Smiley, former football quarterback Brett Favre, ragtime and jazz pianist, bandleader and composer Jelly Roll Morton, .
More notable people
- Gary Rath (American baseball player) he was born in 10/01/1973
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (American basketball player) he was born in 09/03/1969
- Harry Sneed (American writer) he was born in 14/03/1940
- Keith Edmonson (American basketball player) he was born in 28/09/1960
- Lee James (American weightlifter) he was born in 31/10/1953
- Jonathan Murray (television producer) he was born in 26/10/1955
- Lem Barney (Player of American football) he was born in 08/09/1945
- Albennie Jones (American singer) she was born in 29/11/1914
- Tim Young (American baseball player) he was born in 15/10/1973
- Symba Smith (American actress) she was born in 06/07/1970
- Josh Hayes (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 04/04/1975
- Tramaine Brock (American football player) he was born in 20/08/1988
- Obed Sullivan (American boxer) he was born in 17/01/1968
- Billy Truax (American football player) he was born in 15/07/1943
- Bill Melton (American baseball player) he was born in 07/07/1945
- Cedric Scott (American football player) he was born in 19/10/1977
- Curt Knight (American football player) he was born in 14/04/1943
- Deanna Favre (American activist) she was born in 29/12/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gulfport, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175494 | Chris Beauty College | Gulfport (MS) | 39501 |
| 441502 | Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | Gulfport (MS) | 39503 |
| 176071 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston (MS) | 39573 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gulfport, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| BIG | Biloxi, MS | 820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | BUS |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| MOG | Mobile Bus Station | 2545 Government Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Gulfport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Gulfpor Post Office | Gulfport (MS) | 39501 |
| East Station Post Office | Gulfport (MS) | 39507 |
| Long Beach Post Office | Long Beach (MS) | 39560 |
| Gulfpor Post Office | Gulfport (MS) | 39503 |
| West Bilox Post Office | Biloxi (MS) | 39531 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Gulfport, Florida city in Pinellas County, Florida with a population of 12,285 people.
Other cities in Harrison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Biloxi | 46,127 | The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Long Beach | 16,125 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| D'Iberville | 13,981 | City in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States |
| Pass Christian | 6,500 | City in the U. |
| Saucier | 1,342 | Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi |
Distance to Other Cities
Gulfport distances to largest Mississippi cities