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Gibson

Iowa · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 0.063 sq mi
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Gibson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,500. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 8% 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 $105,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
68
−26%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,079 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+54%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29466481981990201020202024Gibson
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,368
+213%since 2000
from $12,881 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+131%since 2010
from 0.197 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing24.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
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
$105,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+66%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Female
38.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−62.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson, Iowa?

Gibson, Iowa has about 68 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibson, Iowa?

The typical household in Gibson, Iowa earns about $53,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson, Iowa expensive?

In Gibson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $105,400.

How educated are people in Gibson, Iowa?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Gibson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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