Living in Gulf, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gulf · Census data 2020–2024
Gulf has 178 residents with a median age of 33.8. .
Gulf is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gulf at a glance
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39.1
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
Is Gulf a good place to live?
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in Gulf: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 2.02
Gulf demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 38.8%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gulf ›
Education in Gulf
22% of adults 25 and older in Gulf have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gulf
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Gulf vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf | 178 | — | — | — |
| Goldston | 379 | $39,538 | $190,700 | $938 |
| Sanford | 31,478 | $57,586 | $245,400 | $1,052 |
| Moncure | 1,039 | $54,076 | — | $544 |
| Pittsboro | 4,752 | $81,639 | $376,300 | $1,211 |
| Broadway | 1,657 | $64,926 | $254,500 | $981 |
| Siler City | 7,995 | $46,566 | $154,600 | $1,000 |
| Cameron | 364 | $71,875 | $184,200 | $825 |
| Carthage | 2,896 | $82,695 | $208,200 | $904 |
More for people moving to Gulf
Gulf ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Gulf: FAQ
Is Gulf, NC a good place to live?
What is the median age in Gulf?
The median age in Gulf is 33.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Gulf?
The unemployment rate in Gulf is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gulf?
22% of adults in Gulf have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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