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Gibsonville

North Carolina · 8,920 residents · 4.366 sq mi
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Gibsonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,548 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,400. Households here earn about 37% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,920
+104%since 2000
from 4,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,043 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K10K1990201020202024Gibsonville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,989 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,017
+37%since 2000
from $21,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score40%(1,748)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(5,830)
Black21.5%(1,920)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(562)
Asian1.9%(168)
Other1.4%(121)
Diversity Score60.7%(5,417)
Diversity Score
61
+52%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibsonville, North Carolina?

Gibsonville, North Carolina has about 8,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibsonville, North Carolina earns about $77,500 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 $181,400, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Gibsonville, North Carolina?

About 36.5% 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 9.4% 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 5,578 residents, a change of about 167 percent over that period.

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