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Gibbs

Missouri · 71 residents (2025 est.) · 0.248 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−38%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.0
+90%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:71 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
52821121411711990201020202024Gibbs
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,853
+91%since 2000
from $9,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−7%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information28.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
+49.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−69.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibbs, Missouri?

Gibbs, Missouri has about 62 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Gibbs, Missouri?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gibbs, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibbs, Missouri?

About 33.9% of people in Gibbs, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibbs, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibbs, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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