This was 8 percent higher than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,550.
94.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gulf Shores city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 559 | 5.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,010 | 20 |
GED or alternative credential | 569 | 5.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 611 | 6.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,989 | 19.7 |
Associate's degree | 862 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,315 | 23 |
Master's degree | 981 | 9.7 |
Professional school degree | 38 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 139 | 1.4 |