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Gibbstown

New Jersey · 3,822 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Gibbstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,822
+2%since 2000
from 3,758 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,326 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Gibbstown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,534
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,602
+57%since 2000
from $23,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,590)
Black1.1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(57)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(307)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,322)
Black2.7%(104)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(170)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(751)
Diversity Score
20
+141%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibbstown, New Jersey?

Gibbstown, New Jersey has about 3,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gibbstown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Gibbstown, New Jersey earns about $78,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibbstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Gibbstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $181,500, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Gibbstown, New Jersey?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gibbstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibbstown, New Jersey?

About 10.7% of people in Gibbstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibbstown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibbstown, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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