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Gibsonton

Florida · 18,566 residents · 12.814 sq mi
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Gibsonton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,973. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,814 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $206,200. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,566
+112%since 2000
from 8,752 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
33.3
+3%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.5%(1,401)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(1,455)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.5%(1,576)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(1,342)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(1,173)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.4%(2,851)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415%(2,794)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.9%(2,401)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.4%(1,924)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746%(1,106)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.4%(440)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(103)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,973
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,807
+52%since 2000
from $15,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,200
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−18%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gibsonton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(6,835)
Black1.3%(115)
Hispanic / Latino18%(1,576)
Asian0.7%(62)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(7,056)
Black18.8%(3,494)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(6,717)
Asian1.8%(337)
Other2.9%(539)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican13.5%(2,431)
Mexican10.1%(1,816)
Cuban3.3%(587)
Guatemalan1.7%(308)
Colombian1.4%(245)
Salvadoran1.1%(206)
Nicaraguan1%(180)
Spaniard0.9%(155)
Honduran0.7%(120)
Dominican0.3%(60)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Ecuadorian0.3%(59)
Venezuelan0.3%(51)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(128)
Vietnamese0.4%(66)
Asian Indian0.3%(53)
Filipino0.2%(44)
Thai0.2%(30)
Japanese0.1%(26)
Ancestry
American5.2%(931)
German5.1%(927)
Irish4.3%(777)
West Indian3.7%(674)
English3%(546)
Italian2.8%(513)
Polish2.6%(470)
British2.2%(392)
Haitian1.7%(313)
French0.9%(157)
Scottish0.6%(114)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.4%(66)
Guyanese0.3%(62)
Swiss0.3%(55)
Greek0.3%(54)
Portuguese0.3%(54)
Brazilian0.2%(38)
Swedish0.2%(36)
Welsh0.1%(26)
Austrian0.1%(24)
Slovak0.1%(22)
Jamaican0.1%(22)
Dutch0.1%(19)
Jordanian0.1%(16)
Palestinian0.1%(16)
Norwegian0.1%(11)
Serbian0.1%(11)
Russian0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(2,573)
Married49.3%(3,633)
Widowed2.4%(178)
Divorced13.3%(978)
Women 15+
Never married30.1%(2,128)
Married48.8%(3,452)
Widowed6.1%(433)
Divorced14.9%(1,054)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibsonton, Florida?

Gibsonton, Florida has about 18,566 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibsonton, Florida?

The typical household in Gibsonton, Florida earns about $66,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibsonton, Florida expensive?

In Gibsonton, Florida, the median home is worth about $206,200, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Gibsonton, Florida?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gibsonton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibsonton, Florida?

About 18.0% of people in Gibsonton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibsonton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibsonton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,860 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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

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