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Gibsland

Louisiana · 773 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 $15,705. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 346 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. The poverty rate of 58.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
773
−31%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4887139391K1K1990201020202024Gibsland
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,705
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,784
+21%since 2000
from $12,185 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
58.2%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade49.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+230%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(70)
Black85.4%(660)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score27.5%(213)
Diversity Score
28
−23%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−28%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
36.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibsland, Louisiana?

Gibsland, Louisiana has about 773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibsland, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gibsland, Louisiana earns about $15,705 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Gibsland, Louisiana?

About 5.5% 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 58.2% 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 451 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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