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Gibson

Arkansas · 4,111 residents · 4.755 sq mi
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Gibson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,416. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,000. Households here earn about 34% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,111
−12%since 2000
from 4,678 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
865 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Gibson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,416
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,072
+51%since 2000
from $17,919 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(3,979)
Black8.7%(407)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(123)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(1,294)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(2,773)
Black17.5%(719)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(269)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other2.9%(121)
Diversity Score57.2%(2,352)
Diversity Score
57
+107%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson, Arkansas?

Gibson, Arkansas has about 4,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gibson, Arkansas earns about $66,416 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 $121,000, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson, Arkansas?

About 18.3% 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 8.0% of people in Gibson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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