Gulf County is located in the
panhandle of Florida.
The county seat is Port St. Joe,
Florida.
Lat./Long.:29° N, 85° W
Gulf County was created in
1925, and named for the
Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf has two cities: Port St. Joe
and Wewahitchka
Central West
Central East
25% of Gulf County is
water
Gulf County has some of
the most scenic natural
areas in Florida
Miles of uncrowded beaches
Undisturbed natural preserves
Physical features include
beaches, swamps, streams,
lakes, islands, cliffs,
capes,
bays, and bends.
Gulf Oil Spill: Gulf County has
been playing large role in the oil
cleanup by bringing data together
so response teams can
communicate effectively. Crews in
the air, water, and on the beach are
gathering GPS points that can be
used in mapping for cleanup
As of 2009, there were
15,626 people living in the
county
As of 2000,
3,535 families
4,931 households
Pop. Density was 24
people per sq. mile
Demographic Percentage
Children Under Age of 18
28%
Married Couples Living Together
55%
Single Females 11%
Non-Families 28%
65 years or Older 11%
Households Made of Individuals
Race Percentage
White 79%
Black 16%
Native American .65%
Asian .40%
Pacific Islander .05%
Hispanic/Latino 2.03%
Mixed 1.55%
Other .53%
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White
Black Mixed
Other
Gulf County is famed for Port
St. Joe scallops and Tupelo
honey, just-caught grouper, red
snapper, and amberjack from
the Gulf.
Boating, deep-sea fishing,
canoeing, kayaking, etc., in the
Gulf of Mexico, numerous
Gulf County has many stunning
coastlines and unspoiled
landscapes which attract many
creative types who, in turn, make
delightful pieces that visitors and
locals can enjoy.
Performances such as ballets,
symphonies, art and film festivals,
and songwriters’ festivals are all
part of the culture in this county.
The arts
Denomination
Congregation(s)
Adherent(s)
Protestant
8(25%)
18%
Evangelical
22(68%)
77%
Catholic
2(6%)
4%
Orthodox
0
0%
The agriculture of Gulf county
includes seafood:
Finfish-7,115,475 acres
Invertebrates-260,483 acres
Food shrimp-863,128 acres
Apiculture:
Bee colonies-2,731 acres
Field Crops:
Forage-114 acres
Livestock:
Horses/ponies-78 acres
Poultry-75 acres
Developments of Gulf county
include Indian Pass, Cape San Blas,
bayous, Oak Grove, Highland View,
White City, and numerous beaches.
Communities include: Water Color,
the Town of WaterSound,
Rivercamps, SummerCamp Beach,
etc.
Although this county is small in size,
it has a lot to offer to visitors and
residents.
Golfers will find scenic courses
Families can enjoy swimming, boating,bird watching, and getting back to nature.
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