The Gulf Coast States of the United States are those states that have a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Coast region includes five states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The Gulf Coast features sandy beaches, wetlands, estuaries, and coastal plains. It is also home to major rivers like the Mississippi River.
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The Gulf Coast United States consists of fourteen states: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Principal cities in the Gulf Coast region are Houston, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Brownsville, Corpus Christi,Galveston, Beaumont, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Gulfport, Biloxi, Mobile, and Pensacola.
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List of Gulf Coast USA States with Capitals
| State | Capital | Major Cities | Populaion 2020 Census | Land Area (Sq mi) | Density (Sq mi) | Total County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Montgomery | Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa | 5,024,279 | 50,645 sq mi (131,171 km2) | 95.8 | 67 |
| Florida | Tallahassee | Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando and Tallahassee | 21,538,187 | 53,625 sq mi (138,887 km2) | 371 | 67 |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and Lake Charles | 4,657,757 | 43,204 sq mi (111,898 km2) | 107.6 | 64 |
| Mississippi | Jackson | Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Southaven, Biloxi | 2,961,279 | 46,923 sq mi (121,531 km2) | 63.8 | 82 |
| Texas | Austin | Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Fort Worth | 29,145,505 | 261,232 sq mi (676,587 km2) | 103.2 | 254 |
USA Gulf Coast States Facts
| Region Name | Gulf Coast States |
| Country | United States of America |
| Geographic Definition | U.S. states bordering the Gulf of Mexico |
| States Included | Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida |
| Number of States | 5 |
| Total Population (2025 est.) | 75-80 million |
| Total Area | 770,000 sq mi (2.0 million km²) |
| Most Populous State | Texas |
| Largest City | Houston, Texas |
| Major Cities | Houston, Dallas, Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola, Corpus Christi |
| Capital Cities | Austin, Baton Rouge, Jackson, Montgomery, Tallahassee |
| Climate | Humid subtropical and tropical; hot summers and mild winters |
| Major Water Body | Gulf of Mexico |
| Major Rivers | Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Sabine River, Mobile River |
| Economic Profile | Energy (oil & gas), ports and trade, tourism, fishing, agriculture |
| Natural Hazards | Hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, coastal erosion |
| Cultural Significance | Southern culture, Cajun & Creole heritage, coastal cuisine, music |
| Time Zones | UTC -5 (Eastern Time), UTC -6 (Central Time) |
| Famous For | Beaches, energy industry, ports, seafood, wetlands, coastal cities |