Gulf Shores Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 0 | — | — |
| 1900 | 0 | — | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,349 | — | — |
| 1990 | 3,261 | +1,912 | +141.7% |
| 2000 | 5,044 | +1,783 | +54.7% |
| 2010 | 9,741 | +4,697 | +93.1% |
| 2020 | 15,014 | +5,273 | +54.1% |
| 2024 | 17,431 | +2,417 | +16.1% |
Gulf Shores vs. Baldwin County
| Year | Gulf Shores | Baldwin County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,349 | 78,556 | 1.7% |
| 1990 | 3,261 | 98,280 | 3.3% |
| 2000 | 5,044 | 140,415 | 3.6% |
| 2010 | 9,741 | 182,265 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 15,014 | 231,767 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 17,431 | 261,608 | 6.7% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1980 | 1,349 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 3,261 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 5,044 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 5,983 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 6,360 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 6,753 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 7,210 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 7,718 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 8,231 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 8,655 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 9,044 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 9,437 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 9,741 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 11,019 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 11,186 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 11,409 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 11,615 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 11,795 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 11,983 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 12,288 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 12,543 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 12,766 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 15,014 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 15,884 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 16,374 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 16,977 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 17,431 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)