Gulf Shores, AL Employment

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17%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
4%
Household income NAT. AVG.
54%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexGulf ShoresAlabamaNational
Income per capita$34,792$24,736$29,829
Median household income$53,209$44,758$55,322
Median income owner occupied$70,728$55,873$70,586
Median income renter occupied$42,619$25,999$35,192
Median earnings male$33,508$34,323$36,919
Median earnings female$23,150$22,614$26,250
Unemployment rate2.1%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level9.0%18.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Gulf Shores is 17% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Gulf Shores is 4% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Gulf Shores is 54% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Gulf Shores is 40% lower than the national average

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      $35,469 $53,209 $106,418
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      $29,835 $44,758 $89,516
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Gulf Shores median earnings by income bracket

      Gulf Shores employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry17.5%17.5%
      Manufacturing sector4.1%4.1%
      Financial & insurance services4.6%4.6%
      Wholesale & retail services18.0%18.0%
      Public administration6.1%6.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.3%5.3%
      Education, health & social services2.9%2.9%
      Other36.0%36.0%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Orange Beach, AL6,130$81,29546.9%
      Magnolia Springs, AL1,129$78,89742.6%
      Perdido Beach, AL440$69,58325.8%
      Summerdale, AL1,429$53,2743.7%
      Bon Secour, AL2,010$51,9556.1%
      Gulf Shores, AL12,550$53,2093.8%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Vinings, GA12,546$85,63554.8%
      Georgetown, GA12,545$61,52311.2%
      Leeds, AL12,555$62,22712.5%
      Bedford, OH12,555$45,94516.9%
      Middleburg, FL12,544$59,6727.9%
      Gulf Shores, AL12,550$53,2093.8%
      Source: The Gulf Shores, AL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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