How Does Gulfport, MS Spend Tax Money?
Gulfport, MS spends $116,149 per resident, with total expenditures of $8.4B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,250/person), Fire Protection ($530/person), Highways & Roads ($54/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (56/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $8.4B |
| Per Capita Spending | $116,149 |
| Total Revenue | $2.6B |
| Total Debt | $702K |
| Population | 72,524 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 56/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,250/person
Fire Protection$530/person
Highways & Roads$54/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.