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Gibson City

Illinois · 3,475 residents · 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 $44,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $98,900. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,475
+3%since 2019
from 3,360 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,497 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 1,448 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+11%since 2019
from 40.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K200920202024Gibson City
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,544
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,973 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,872
+4%since 2019
from $27,736 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $100,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $650 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,257)
Black1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(53)
Diversity Score7.5%(252)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,170)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(115)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other1.5%(53)
Diversity Score15.7%(546)
Diversity Score
16
+109%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 89.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−9%since 2019
from 23.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson City, Illinois?

Gibson City, Illinois has about 3,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibson City, Illinois earns about $44,544 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson City, Illinois?

About 22.9% 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 11.2% of people in Gibson City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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