54-519: Gulfport may refer to: Places in USA [ edit ] Gulfport, Florida Gulfport, Illinois Gulfport, Mississippi Ships [ edit ] USS Gulfport , two ships of this name SS Gulfport , a Hansa A Type cargo ship in service 1947-64 Gulfport was a prospective name for USNS David C. Shanks (T-AP-180) Other uses [ edit ] Gulfport station ,
108-484: A 2.56% from two or more races. 17.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The county was the thirty-second most populous county in the nation. Of the 391,357 households, 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.70% were married couples living together, 13.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.80% were not families. Roughly 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.10% had someone living alone who
162-944: A family was $ 59,886. Males had a median income of $ 43,125 versus $ 35,184 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 27,062. About 10.7% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those aged 65 or over. In 2010, 15.1% of the county's population was foreign born , with 44.5% being naturalized American citizens . Of foreign-born residents, 67.5% were born in Latin America , 16.7% born in Asia , 9.2% were born in Europe , 3.2% born in Africa , 3.1% in North America , and 0.3% were born in Oceania . As of
216-600: A former train station in Gulfport, Mississippi, now a museum Gulfport (Staten Island Railway station) , in New York Gulfport High School , in Gulfport, Mississippi Gulfport Open , a former PGA tournament played in Gulfport, Mississippi in the 1940s Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Gulfport . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
270-587: A household in the county was $ 40,663, and for a family was $ 48,223. Males had a median income of $ 34,111 versus $ 26,962 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,812. About 9.10% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over. Source: U.S. Census As of 2010, 74.59% of the population spoke only English at home, 19.52% spoke Spanish , 0.56% French Creole (mainly Haitian Creole ), and 0.51% spoke Vietnamese as their mother language . In total, 25.41% of
324-706: A marine patrol which is responsible for the open waterway between Gulfport, St. Pete Beach , the Maximo neighborhood in St. Pete, and the Pinellas Bayway . They also patrol 5 miles (8.0 km) of coastline along the Boca Ciega Bay. There is a long municipal fishing pier, called Williams Pier, on Boca Ciega Bay . It's near the Casino Ballroom and not far from two Gulfport city parks, Veterans Park and
378-491: A small performing arts center. Gulfport also hosts street festivals throughout the year. Monthly highlights include Art Walk on the first Friday and IndieFaire on the third Saturday of each month. Yearly features include February's Get Rescued , benefiting local animal rescues, and September's GeckoFest, which consists of several events throughout the month including the Gecko PubCrawl, Gecko Ball, and of course,
432-471: A venue for live theatrical performances. The Gulfport Senior Center offers activities throughout the week for residents within and outside of the city limits. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom, located on the waterfront, is one of the main event venues in the city. The Casino hosts Swing, Latin, Argentine Tango, and Ballroom Dance events five days a week with a large turnout from all across the Tampa area. The venue
486-499: A yearly growth rate of 1.34%, which itself is greater than the populations of 12 states according to their 2019 population estimates. Its county seat and largest city is Tampa . Hillsborough County is part of the Tampa– St. Petersburg – Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area . Hillsborough County was created on January 25, 1834, from Alachua and Monroe Counties, during the U.S. territorial period (1822–1845). The new county
540-513: Is a city in Pinellas County , Florida , United States, bordering St. Petersburg , South Pasadena , and Boca Ciega Bay . The population of Gulfport was 11,783 at the 2020 census. Gulfport is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metropolitan statistical area . Archaeological digs around Boca Ciega Bay indicate that settlements existed in the area circa 8000 to 3000 BC. The area
594-548: Is around 888 square miles (2,300 km ), more than 84% of the total land area. Municipalities account for 163 square miles (420 km ). The modern boundaries of the county place it midway along the west coast of Florida. A narrow portion of Hillsborough County to the south, consisting almost exclusively of water, extends west to the Gulf of Mexico roughly along the Tampa Port Shipping Channel. This has
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#1732772924982648-489: Is available for rent to the public and is popular for weddings, company functions, and holiday parties. The ballroom features a 5,000-square-foot (460 m ) authentic 1930s style dance floor. In 2011 Gulfport was named a finalist by Rand McNally for one of the best food towns in the United States. The city owns a full-service marina adjacent to Clam Bayou Nature Park. Gulfport's Police Department includes
702-526: Is one of the better-known images to locals and has become an iconic part of the skyline. St. Petersburg College , a state college, has multiple campuses in the county and is available for those who aspire to a college degree. In addition, the city of St. Petersburg has a campus of the University of South Florida . The downtown area has several art galleries as well as the Catherine A. Hickman Theater,
756-504: Is still ongoing. The city of Gulfport, Mississippi helped the city following Hurricane Helene by gathering donations for those affected. The city borders St. Petersburg , South Pasadena , and Boca Ciega Bay . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km ), of which 2.8 square miles (7.3 km ) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ) (26.30%)
810-421: Is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 11,783 people, 6,425 households, and 3,004 families residing in the city. In 2020, there were 1.87 persons per household and 87.7% lived in the same house as 1 year prior. The population per square mile was 4,255. There were 998 veterans in the city and 8.7% of the population were foreign born. In 2020, the median value of owner-occupied housing units
864-564: The C. W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir and Lithia Springs , one of the largest natural springs in Florida. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,459,762 people, 539,919 households, and 338,683 families residing in the county. U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Ethnic/Race Demographics: In 2010, 6.0% of the Hillsborough's population considered themselves to be of only American ancestry (regardless of race or ethnicity.) Of
918-688: The Washington Post's list of the 2000 most challenging schools in America. The Tampa Public Library opened in 1917. The following notable libraries are part of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative: Several agencies provide law enforcement to the residents of Hillsborough County. They are all accredited and fully certified law enforcement agencies by the FDLE. The HCSO is
972-538: The population spoke a language other than English as their primary language . According to the Secretary of State's office, Democrats are a plurality of registered voters in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County tends to lean Democratic , having not been won by a Republican presidential candidate from 2004 until 2024. For the last quarter-century, it has been a powerful swing county in one of
1026-401: The 536,092 households, 29.74% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.25% were married couples living together, 14.76% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.69% were not families. About 27.12% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.96% (2.35% male and 5.61% female) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1080-664: The area, the settlement became known as Bonifacio around 1880. In 1884, Philadelphia financier Hamilton Disston envisioned a thriving port town that he called Disston City. However, the United States Postal Service would not recognize the name as it conflicted with a town in Hillsborough County , and the name Bonifacio was retained. Once that community folded in 1890, the Post Office allowed Bonifacio to be renamed as Disston City. In 1905,
1134-435: The average annual employment in Hillsborough County was 563,292. The percentages of total employment by industry were: In 2011, sales of all agricultural commodities produced in Hillsborough County were over $ 832,410,300. The largest crop by value was strawberries at over $ 388 million. Values of various crops included: Hillsborough County Public Schools operate the public schools in the county. Hillsborough County has
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#17327729249821188-925: The board, and the administrative staff are responsible for the implementation of these policies. The board also serves as the Environmental Protection Commission. Individual board members serve on various other boards, authorities, and commissions such as the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Tampa Bay Water, Aviation Authority, Expressway Authority, Sports Authority, Port Authority, Arts Council of Hillsborough County, Children's Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Council of Governments. Hillsborough County's discretionary sales tax rate increased from 1% to 2.5% in January 2019. When combined with
1242-437: The census of 2000, 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families resided in the county. The population density was 951 inhabitants per square mile (367/km ). The 425,962 housing units averaged 405 per square mile (156/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 75.17% White (63.3% Non-Hispanic White ), 14.96% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.66% from other races, and
1296-560: The charter. These amendments must be presented to voters for approval. One amendment was approved in November 2002, adding the position of County Internal Performance Auditor to the government structure. This position reports directly to the County Commission. The current administrator is Bonnie M. Wise, who took office on July 1, 2020, replacing Mike Merrill, who had served as administrator since 2010. Wise previously served as
1350-453: The county administrator, appointed by county commissioners and charged by the charter to faithfully implement the powers of the board. The charter provides for a county attorney, to be hired by the county administrator with the advice and consent of the county commissioners. The charter contains a provision for a charter review board appointed by County Commissioners every five years to conduct a study of county government and propose amendments to
1404-402: The county and the welfare of its residents. These five countywide elected positions have specific responsibilities under the county charter: Under a charter ordinance that went into effect May 1985, county commissioners are directed to perform legislative functions of government by developing policy for the management of Hillsborough County. The county administrator, a professional appointed by
1458-486: The county in his 2010, 2016 and 2022 senatorial campaigns and Republican Governor Ron Desantis won it in his 2022 gubernatorial campaign after the county supported Democrats for the previous three gubernatorial elections since 2010. In 2008 , Barack Obama won the county by seven points, the first Democrat to capture the county since Bill Clinton 's re-election victory in 1996. Obama won Hillsborough again in 2012 over Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney by roughly
1512-456: The county's deputy administrator and Tampa's chief financial officer. Of the seven members of the Board of County Commissioners for Hillsborough County, four are elected from single-member districts, and three are elected county-wide. The board approves the county's operating and capital budgets and the county's capital-improvement program. It may take action on any programs for the improvement of
1566-522: The county. They, along with the Hillsborough County Public Schools Security Service officers, are known as school resource officers. Generally, deputies are assigned to schools outside of the incorporated cities and HCPSSS officers are assigned to schools within city limits. For extended services, other local agencies may be called in for support. Most crossing guards are employed in a unsworn capacity by
1620-551: The effect of keeping Hillsborough County from being technically landlocked. The central portion of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is in Hillsborough County. So is Egmont Key , at the entrance to Tampa Bay ; this narrow strip of land separates Pinellas County from Manatee County. The northernmost tip of a spoil island just west of Port Manatee also lies in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough is home to Alafia River State Park and Hillsborough River state parks, and to
1674-499: The eighth-largest school district in the United States consisting of 206 schools (133 elementary schools, 42 middle schools, two K-8 schools, 27 traditional high schools, and four career centers, with 73 additional schools including charter, ESE, etc.). In 2013, 12 of Hillsborough County's 27 public high schools were ranked in Newsweek 's list of America's Best High Schools. In 2012 and 2013, all 27 public high schools were included on
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1728-526: The election of the Gecko Queen. Many street performers, artists, and craftspeople show up to create a relaxed cultured atmosphere in the warm balmy breezes coming off the beach at the end of the street. The Gulfport Community Players present several plays each year at the Hickman Theater. Also, the Catherine A. Hickman Theater of Gulfport is located on Beach Boulevard at 26th Avenue South and is
1782-468: The internet. The channel includes city information, information relating to the city's events, a historical video of the city, city meetings, as well as additional programming. Public education is provided by Pinellas County Schools . Gulfport has two public schools, Boca Ciega High School and Gulfport Elementary School . The closest middle school to Gulfport is Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School, located in St. Petersburg. Gulfport Elementary
1836-635: The largest local law enforcement agency in Hillsborough County. Headquartered in the Ybor City District of Tampa, it is responsible for law enforcement services in the unincorporated areas of the county. The county is divided into four districts, each containing multiple sectors identified with a letter (example: H – hotel sector, G – golf sector). The districts and sectors are cut to exclude areas covered by other local agencies. The school district uses two agencies for security. The sheriff's office employs deputies assigned to various schools throughout
1890-447: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gulfport&oldid=1024163392 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Ship disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Gulfport, Florida Gulfport
1944-410: The loser only in 1992 and 2016. The southern portion of the county, around Tampa, is powerfully Democratic, while the northern and eastern portions are heavily Republican. On the statewide level, the county also tends to lean Democratic with Democrats Bill Nelson for senator and Andrew Gillum for governor both winning the county in the 2018 elections. However, Republican senator Marco Rubio did win
1998-426: The nation's most important swing states. It is part of the politically important I-4 Corridor between Tampa Bay and Orlando , an area that historically decides most elections in Florida. Hillsborough was considered a bellwether county, voting for the statewide winner in every presidential election from 1964–2012. It has also voted for the winner of the presidency in every election since 1928 except twice, voting for
2052-411: The only jails in the county, other than juvenile detention facilities, the work release center, or holding cells located at multiple police stations and sheriff offices, all local agencies transport persons being arrested to one of the county jails. The sheriff's office also provides security and protective services at the county courthouses in Tampa. With a majority of transportation of inmates to and from
2106-571: The population over the age of 25 had a high school degree or higher. 42.5% of that same population had a Bachelor's degree or higher. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 12,029 people, 5,899 households, and 2,842 families residing in the city. GTV640 is the local Government-access television (GATV) cable TV channel for Gulfport. The signal was moved to channel 640 on February 9, 2015, on Bright House Networks . The municipal government broadcasts live meetings and replays on Brighthouse Cable Channel 640, as well as Live Streaming Video on
2160-602: The same margin. In 2016 , Donald Trump became the first Republican since Calvin Coolidge in 1924 to win a presidential election without carrying the county. Donald Trump broke the Democratic streak in the county in 2024, when he carried the county by a narrow majority. This reflects the general trend in Florida towards the Republican Party in recent elections. A home rule charter for Hillsborough County
2214-483: The sheriff's office. Plant City maintains its own police department and is the third-largest police agency in terms of sworn officers following HCSO and TPD. The agency provides law-enforcement services to the residents of Plant City and occasionally provides backup to HCSO, answering calls close to their jurisdiction. The TPD is the second-largest agency in the county. They serve the cities of Tampa, New Tampa, Port of Tampa, and other areas surrounding. With these being
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2268-470: The state of Florida's 6%, the rate is 8.5%, the highest in Florida. The rate includes two surcharges approved by voter referendum in November 2018, 1% for transportation and 1/2% for schools. It is only collected on the first $ 5000 of any large purchase. In the early 20th century, Hillsborough's economy was predominantly based on cigar-making and agriculture. In 2012, Hillsborough had the second-largest agricultural output among Florida's counties. As of 2010,
2322-484: The town name was changed to Veteran City to reflect John Chase 's vision for a retirement community of Civil War veterans. On October 12, 1910, the name changed officially to Gulfport when it got incorporated at the Gulf Casino located on the dock of Electric Railroad Company. On April 1, 1886, a man named W. J. McPherson, who had moved to Disston City from Deland the previous year, published The Sea Breeze , which
2376-471: The town's council. Gulfport was a sundown town into the 1950s. An informal policy prohibited African Americans from staying within town limits after sundown. On Thursday, September 26, 2024, The storm surge from Cat 4 Hurricane Helene started affecting the areas around gulfport. Storm surge up to 8 feet high swamped the downtown area of gulfport and the surrounding residential areas, causing significant and heavy damage. Currently, cleanup and damage survey
2430-471: The waterfront park and beach. Hillsborough County, Florida Hillsborough County is located in the west-central portion of the U.S. state of Florida . In the 2020 census, the population was 1,459,762, making it the fourth-most populous county in Florida and the most populous county outside the Miami metropolitan area . A 2021 estimate has the population of Hillsborough County at 1,512,070 people with
2484-434: Was $ 252,500. The median selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage was $ 1,564. The median selected monthly owner costs without a mortgage was $ 573. The median gross rent was $ 1,211. The median household income was $ 56,896 and the per capita income was $ 42,374. 12,9% of the population lived behold the poverty threshold . In 2020, 96.6% of the households had a computer and 89.5% had a broadband internet subscription. 95.4% of
2538-418: Was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11. The age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 49,536, and for
2592-430: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.07. The age distribution was: 25.30% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 31.70% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males. The median income for
2646-641: Was also densely populated during the Safety Harbor period . In 1528, the Spanish explorer Pánfilo de Narváez landed on the Pinellas peninsula, some say near present-day Gulfport, where he encountered the local Timucuan people . Gulfport has been known by several names since its founding. The first settler in what would become Gulfport were James and Rebecca Barnett in 1868, and named the area Barnett's Bluff. As other settlers trickled in and homesteaded
2700-525: Was approved by voters in a county-wide referendum held in September 1983, and the first county commissioners elected under this new charter took office on May 28, 1985. The charter divides the power of county government between legislative and executive branches. The Board of County Commissioners, which composes the legislative branch, sets overall policy by means of ordinances, resolutions, and motions. The executive powers of county government are vested in
2754-551: Was named for Wills Hill , the Earl of Hillsborough , who served as British Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1768 to 1772. The County was created through efforts by Augustus Steele. The county's 1834 area was much larger and included eight other present-day counties: Charlotte County , DeSoto , Hardee , Manatee , Pasco , Pinellas , Polk , and Sarasota . The last significant change in Hillsborough County's borders
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#17327729249822808-875: Was the first Montessori school in Pinellas County. The Gulfport Public Library is located on Beach Boulevard, not far from the Gulfport Multi-Purpose Senior Center and the Catherine Hickman Theater. It is a member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative , which facilitates inter-library borrowing of materials in the county. Stetson University College of Law , founded in 1900, is located in Gulfport (having moved there in 1954 from its original location in DeLand ). Its tower
2862-413: Was the first newspaper for the lower Pinellas Peninsula. With a population of about 150 people, Disston City was the largest settlement on the lower peninsula in the 1880s. During the first two decades of the 20th century, there was a considerable leftist movement in Florida. This included Gulfport electing E. E. Wintersgill, a Socialist mayor, in 1910 and having four Socialists to one Democrat sitting on
2916-627: Was the separation of its western section to create Pinellas County in 1911. On New Year's Day in 1914, the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line initiated the first scheduled commercial airline service in the world, from St. Petersburg to Tampa. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,266 square miles (3,280 km ), of which 1,020 square miles (2,600 km ) are land and 246 square miles (640 km ) (19.4%) are covered by water. About 158.27 miles (254.71 km) of shoreline are on Tampa Bay. The county's unincorporated area
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