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Gibson City

Illinois · 3,407 residents · 2.321 sq mi
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Gibson City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,267. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $91,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,407
+7%since 2009
from 3,197 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,468 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+8%since 2009
from 38.6 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K200920202024Gibson City
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,267
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $44,129 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,582
+1%since 2009
from $25,290 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $95,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $473 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,962)
Black4.8%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(38)
Asian1%(32)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score17.4%(556)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,282)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(47)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other1.1%(36)
Diversity Score8.3%(282)
Diversity Score
8
−52%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson City, Illinois?

Gibson City, Illinois has about 3,407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibson City, Illinois earns about $44,267 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 $91,200, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson City, Illinois?

About 20.2% 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 6.4% of people in Gibson City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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