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Gibsland

Louisiana · 979 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 $25,893. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,000. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
979
−13%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4887139391K1K1990201020202024Gibsland
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,893
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,185
+57%since 2000
from $12,185 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.590
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$301
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(154)
Black81.2%(795)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score37.8%(370)
Diversity Score
38
+6%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
22.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibsland, Louisiana?

Gibsland, Louisiana has about 979 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibsland, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gibsland, Louisiana earns about $25,893 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Gibsland, Louisiana?

About 12.0% 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 27.1% of people in Gibsland, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibsland, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibsland, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 245 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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