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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gibsland

Louisiana · 1,224 residents · 2.633 sq mi
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Gibsland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,200. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,224
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
465 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4887139391K1K1990201020202024Gibsland
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,553
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,738
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,185 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$221
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $218 in 2000
US average: $450
71.3%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.8% in 2000
28.7% rent
2.1
+55%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(182)
Black82.7%(925)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(399)
1990
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(290)
Black76.3%(934)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.2%(553)
45
+27%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.8%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gibsland, Louisiana?

Gibsland, Louisiana has about 1,224 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gibsland, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gibsland, Louisiana earns about $11,553 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibsland, Louisiana expensive?

In Gibsland, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $24,200, and the typical rent is about $221 a month.

How educated are people in Gibsland, Louisiana?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gibsland, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibsland, Louisiana?

About 38.3% of people in Gibsland, Louisiana 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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