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Gibson

North Carolina · 455 residents (2025 est.) · 0.976 sq mi
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Gibson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,800. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
+28%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.4
−19%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:455 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3624685756817881990201020202024Gibson
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,254
−2%since 2000
from $15,542 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+6%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(289)
Black42.1%(246)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(213)
Black58.8%(438)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(94)
Diversity Score69.6%(518)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
25.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2011
from 32.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+39.2 ptssince 2017
from 47.1% 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 Gibson, North Carolina?

Gibson, North Carolina has about 745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Gibson, North Carolina earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson, North Carolina expensive?

In Gibson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson, North Carolina?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson, North Carolina?

About 51.5% of people in Gibson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 256 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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