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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gibson

Arkansas · 4,678 residents · 4.755 sq mi
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Gibson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,705. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $74,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,678
+9%since 1990
from 4,288 in 1990
1990 – 2024
984 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 902 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+15%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Gibson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,705
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,495 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,919
+48%since 1990
from $12,099 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$546
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $518 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
20.5% rent
1.6
−13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,999)
Black3.8%(162)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(111)
Asian0.6%(24)
Diversity Score21.4%(917)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(3,979)
Black8.7%(407)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(123)
Asian0.6%(26)
Diversity Score27.7%(1,294)
28
+29%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−31%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gibson, Arkansas?

Gibson, Arkansas has about 4,678 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gibson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gibson, Arkansas earns about $46,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson, Arkansas expensive?

In Gibson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson, Arkansas?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson, Arkansas?

About 4.9% of people in Gibson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 390 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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