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Gibson City

Illinois · 3,371 residents (2025 est.) · 2.321 sq mi
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Gibson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,955. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $153,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
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
3,434
−5%since 2023
from 3,609 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,480 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 1,555 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
−1%since 2023
from 44.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K200920202024Gibson City
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,955
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,104 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,062
Unchangedsince 2023
from $33,010 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
−3%since 2023
from 0.510 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $138,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $802 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+22%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(3,051)
Black1.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino9%(324)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other4.5%(164)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,241)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(384)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other5.4%(184)
Diversity Score36.7%(1,261)
Diversity Score
37
+7%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−37%since 2023
from 21.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Female
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson City, Illinois?

Gibson City, Illinois has about 3,434 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibson City, Illinois?

The typical household in Gibson City, Illinois earns about $42,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson City, Illinois expensive?

In Gibson City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $153,800, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson City, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson City, Illinois?

About 14.3% of people in Gibson City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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