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Gibson

Georgia · 675 residents (2025 est.) · 1.025 sq mi
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Gibson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,833. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,700. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
990
+43%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
966 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
−12%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:675 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5736878019141K1990201020202024Gibson
2024990
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,833
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,171
+84%since 2000
from $12,058 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−4%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(608)
Black11.7%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(842)
Black14.2%(141)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score32%(317)
Diversity Score
32
+21%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson, Georgia?

Gibson, Georgia has about 990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibson, Georgia?

The typical household in Gibson, Georgia earns about $41,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson, Georgia expensive?

In Gibson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson, Georgia?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson, Georgia?

About 22.6% of people in Gibson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 327 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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