Gulf Shores, AL Demographics

A map of Gulf Shores's Population by Race

Gulf Shores, Alabama had a population of 15,014 in 2020. It was 87.0% White, 2.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gulf Shores, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gulf Shores is the 48th most populous. 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 Shores's White Population

13,062 residents of Gulf Shores identify as White, or 87.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Gulf Shores considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gulf Shores is ranked #161 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gulf Shores is more White than neighboring Bon Secour (81.4% White), and Foley (73.1% White). Gulf Shores is less White than neighboring Orange Beach (91.1% White), Magnolia Springs (88.7% White), and Elberta (87.1% White).

Gulf Shores's Black Population

307 residents of Gulf Shores identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gulf Shores considerably less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gulf Shores is ranked #454 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gulf Shores is more Black than neighboring Orange Beach (1.1% Black), Magnolia Springs (0.9% Black), and Elberta (1.7% Black). Gulf Shores is less Black than neighboring Bon Secour (3.6% Black), and Foley (11.5% Black).

Gulf Shores's Asian Population

161 residents of Gulf Shores identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gulf Shores roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gulf Shores is ranked #80 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gulf Shores is more Asian than neighboring Bon Secour (0.3% Asian), Orange Beach (0.7% Asian), Magnolia Springs (0.2% Asian), and Elberta (0.1% Asian).

Gulf Shores's Hispanic Population

622 residents of Gulf Shores identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gulf Shores roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gulf Shores is ranked #175 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gulf Shores is more Hispanic than neighboring Orange Beach (2.6% Hispanic), and Magnolia Springs (3.8% Hispanic). Gulf Shores is less Hispanic than neighboring Bon Secour (10.1% Hispanic), Foley (8.7% Hispanic), and Elberta (4.4% Hispanic).

Gulf Shores's Native American/Other Population

162 residents of Gulf Shores identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gulf Shores roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gulf Shores is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gulf Shores is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orange Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Foley (1% Native American/Other), and Magnolia Springs (1% Native American/Other).

Gulf Shores's Multiracial Population

700 residents of Gulf Shores identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gulf Shores roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gulf Shores is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gulf Shores is more Multiracial than neighboring Bon Secour (3.4% Multiracial), Orange Beach (3.8% Multiracial), and Foley (4.6% Multiracial). Gulf Shores is less Multiracial than neighboring Magnolia Springs (5.4% Multiracial), and Elberta (5.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.