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Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport, Mississippi is the seconf largest city in the state and forms part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gulfport is joint County Seat of Harrison County, together with Biloxi (the largest city in the area). Those moving to Gulfport will discover a residential, resort and port city located on Mississippi Sound.

Economy:
According to statistics released by the United States Census Bureau, Gulfport has a total land area of marginally under 57 square miles. Its population was counted as 70,732 in mid 2009 and 1,243 residents live per square mile, thus rating the city as being of low population density.

The Cost of Living Index for Gulfport as published in January 2011 was 89.2 points, substantially lower than the average for the United States of 100 points. Unemployment numbers as at December 2010 were Gulfport 9.4 percent and the state of Mississippi 9.7 percent.

The nearest large city to Gulfport is New Orleans, almost 66 miles distant. Nearby cities and towns include Long Beach, Biloxi, Lyman, D’Iberville, St Martin, Pass Christian, Gulf Hills and Latimer.

The city’s health needs are met by the Columbia Garden Park Hospital, the Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, the Biloxi Regional Medical Center, the Gulf Coast Medical Center and the Select Specialty Hospital-Biloxi. Gulfport is served by Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and Amtrak has a station within the city.

The economy of the city is based largely on its port facilities. The US Navy Seabees, the construction arm of the Navy, is a large employer of the city’s residents. Tourism is increasingly seen as a major resource for Gulfport; and the city’s economy is greatly boosted by the casinos which have been built.The city’s manufacturing sector produces petroleum based products; steel, tungsten carbide and other metal products; a barge and boat building industry; and military equipment.

History:
Gulfport was originally settled in 1891 and, because of its railway terminus status and prime location, the city grew rapidly, as by 1902 a port had been built. Gulfport was incorporated as a city in 1898.

The recent history of Gulfport is based on Hurricane Katrina which devastated the city in 2005 and caused huge damage to its infrastructure and economy.

Tourism:
Tourists will find absolutely everything to make their holiday great in Gulfport – from eco-tours to casinos, beaches to historical homes.

Gulfport also hosts three great festivals each year – the classic cars Cruisin’ the Coast, the World’s Largest Fishing Rodeo and the speedboat racing Smokin’ the Sound.

Golf is big, as is fishing and all forms of water sports, such as canoeing and kayaking and in and around the bayous and rivers.

Colleges/Universities:

• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
• Pearl River Community College
• The University of Southern Mississippi
• The University of South Alabama

Interesting Facts:

• Gulfport is also known as the 'Root Beer Capital of the World.'
• Gulfport has a 28 mile long manmade beach.