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Gibson

North Carolina · 540 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Gibson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,845. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,500. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
−8%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+14%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624685756817881990201020202024Gibson
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,845
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,064
−16%since 2000
from $15,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+83%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(203)
Black46.7%(252)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other16.9%(92)
Diversity Score79.8%(431)
Diversity Score
80
+26%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson, North Carolina?

Gibson, North Carolina has about 540 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibson, North Carolina earns about $16,845 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson, North Carolina?

About 1.5% 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 31.7% 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 51 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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