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Gibson

North Carolina · 449 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 $25,769. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 135 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,000. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−23%since 2000
from 584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+17%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624685756817881990201020202024Gibson
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,769
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,849
+53%since 2000
from $15,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(161)
Black42.1%(189)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other18.2%(82)
Diversity Score81%(364)
Diversity Score
81
+28%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 32.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson, North Carolina?

Gibson, North Carolina has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibson, North Carolina earns about $25,769 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson, North Carolina?

About 10.5% 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 33.4% of people in Gibson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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