Economy & Jobs — Gulf Shores, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,188 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,451 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,377 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 18.7% |
| Retail | 17.4% |
| Finance Insurance | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 262 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 246 |
| Fast Food | 195 |
| Physician Offices | 131 |
| Law Offices | 119 |
| Gas Stations | 118 |
| Commercial Banks | 97 |
| Dental Offices | 92 |
| Insurance Agencies | 87 |
| General Merchandise | 69 |
| Coffee Shops | 68 |
| Hotels Motels | 64 |
| Beauty Salons | 55 |
| Auto Repair | 45 |
| Child Day Care | 43 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
