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Gibbon

Minnesota · 794 residents (2025 est.) · 0.664 sq mi
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Gibbon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,700. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
918
+14%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,383 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−11%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:794 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6787448098749401990201020202024Gibbon
2024918
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,278
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,816 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,499
+82%since 2000
from $17,897 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+47%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(761)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(31)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(85)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(738)
Black3.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(123)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.5%(23)
Diversity Score41.7%(383)
Diversity Score
42
+295%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibbon, Minnesota?

Gibbon, Minnesota has about 918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibbon, Minnesota?

The typical household in Gibbon, Minnesota earns about $55,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibbon, Minnesota expensive?

In Gibbon, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $102,700, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Gibbon, Minnesota?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gibbon, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibbon, Minnesota?

About 17.8% of people in Gibbon, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibbon, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibbon, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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