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Gibsonville

North Carolina · 9,876 residents (2025 est.) · 4.366 sq mi
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Gibsonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,861. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,095 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $298,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,467
+117%since 2000
from 4,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,168 / sq mi
+66%since 2009
from 1,309 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,876 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K10K1990201020202024Gibsonville
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(456)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(567)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.7%(919)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198%(762)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(273)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.9%(847)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(1,263)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(1,138)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(1,503)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(971)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(644)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(124)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,861
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,989 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,576
+87%since 2000
from $21,142 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−20%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,484)
Black15.3%(668)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(119)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(6,011)
Black30.5%(2,885)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(243)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other2.7%(260)
Diversity Score
63
+52%since 2009
from 41 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(126)
Guatemalan0.8%(75)
Ecuadorian0.4%(42)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(40)
Chinese0.3%(28)
Ancestry
English13.8%(1,308)
German12%(1,140)
Irish8.7%(824)
Italian5.3%(501)
American3.2%(304)
Polish1.7%(157)
Swedish1.2%(114)
Scottish1.2%(110)
Welsh0.8%(78)
French0.7%(71)
Dutch0.4%(40)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.4%(37)
Russian0.4%(34)
Norwegian0.3%(30)
Finnish0.3%(29)
Arab0.3%(24)
Lebanese0.3%(24)
Croatian0.2%(23)
Canadian0.2%(22)
Lithuanian0.2%(15)
Danish0.1%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(10)
British0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
3.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 79.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(829)
Married65%(2,219)
Widowed1%(35)
Divorced9.6%(329)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(1,117)
Married53.3%(2,192)
Widowed7.2%(298)
Divorced12.3%(506)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibsonville, North Carolina?

Gibsonville, North Carolina has about 9,467 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibsonville, North Carolina earns about $95,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibsonville, North Carolina expensive?

In Gibsonville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $298,000, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Gibsonville, North Carolina?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gibsonville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibsonville, North Carolina?

About 5.8% of people in Gibsonville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibsonville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibsonville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,125 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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

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