Gulf Breeze, FL Demographics

A map of Gulf Breeze's Population by Race

Gulf Breeze, Florida has an estimated population of 6,660, an increase from the 6,302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gulf Breeze, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gulf Breeze has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gulf Breeze, that probability was 21.3% in 2020 and 40.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gulf Breeze is ranked the 423rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gulf Breeze was ranked the 422nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gulf Breeze's White Population

5,025 residents of Gulf Breeze, or 75.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gulf Breeze is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Gulf Breeze ranks 133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulf Breeze's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Gulf Breeze's population has decreased from 88.4% to 75.5%.

Gulf Breeze is more White than neighboring Pensacola (64.9% White), Goulding (21.8% White), and West Pensacola (41.8% White). Gulf Breeze is less White than neighboring Oriole Beach (88.4% White), and Tiger Point (89.7% White).

Gulf Breeze's Black Population

98 residents of Gulf Breeze, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gulf Breeze is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Gulf Breeze ranks 895th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulf Breeze's Black population has grown by an estimated 415.8%. Black residents' share of Gulf Breeze's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Gulf Breeze is more Black than neighboring Oriole Beach (0% Black), and Tiger Point (0% Black). Gulf Breeze is less Black than neighboring Pensacola (20.7% Black), Goulding (65.9% Black), and West Pensacola (42.5% Black).

Gulf Breeze's Asian Population

213 residents of Gulf Breeze, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gulf Breeze is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Gulf Breeze ranks 415th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulf Breeze's Asian population has grown by an estimated 117.3%. Asian residents' share of Gulf Breeze's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.2%.

Gulf Breeze is more Asian than neighboring Pensacola (2.7% Asian), Oriole Beach (2.3% Asian), Goulding (0.2% Asian), West Pensacola (1.5% Asian), and Tiger Point (0.2% Asian).

Gulf Breeze's Hispanic Population

837 residents of Gulf Breeze, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gulf Breeze is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gulf Breeze ranks 824th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulf Breeze's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 213.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Gulf Breeze's population has increased from 4.2% to 12.6%.

Gulf Breeze is more Hispanic than neighboring Pensacola (5% Hispanic), Oriole Beach (9.3% Hispanic), Goulding (5.9% Hispanic), West Pensacola (6.3% Hispanic), and Tiger Point (3.6% Hispanic).

Gulf Breeze's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Gulf Breeze, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gulf Breeze is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gulf Breeze ranks 614th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulf Breeze's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gulf Breeze's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Gulf Breeze is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oriole Beach (0% Native American/Other). Gulf Breeze is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pensacola (0.6% Native American/Other), Goulding (0.9% Native American/Other), and Tiger Point (3.3% Native American/Other).

Gulf Breeze's Multiracial Population

464 residents of Gulf Breeze, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gulf Breeze is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gulf Breeze ranks 177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulf Breeze's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Gulf Breeze's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.0%.

Gulf Breeze is more Multiracial than neighboring Pensacola (6.2% Multiracial), Oriole Beach (0% Multiracial), Goulding (5.4% Multiracial), and Tiger Point (3.1% Multiracial). Gulf Breeze is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pensacola (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.