Gulf Shores, Alabama

Baldwin County

01-32272

Gulf Shores is an American city that is located in Baldwin County, Alabama, and in the census of year 2000 5044 had inhabitants. Gulf Shores is located on the Gulf of Mexico.

Demography

In the census in the U.S. Gulf Shores had 5044 residents, 2344 households, and 1544 families. 97.54 % of the population was white, 0.22 % was African-American origin. 16.4 % of the population was under 18 years old, 23.1% were older than 65 years. The average age was 46 years. In Gulf Shores, the average income was 24 356 U.S. dollars. 9.9% were below the poverty line.

Municipal institutions

Gulf Shores is a tourist destination, as it is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Therefore, the entire city is set with many hotels and holiday homes on tourism. In the north- west of the city of Jack Edwards Airport is located.

Environment

In the north of Gulf Shores is Foley (15 km), Summerdale (24 km), Silver Hill (31 km), Robertsdale (Alabama ) and Point Clear (both 32 km). To the east, Orange Beach ( 14 km). The north western boundary of Florida located 36 km north-east. The Gulf of Mexico is located directly on Gulf Shores.