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Fort Gibson

Oklahoma · 4,154 residents · 13.358 sq mi
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Fort Gibson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
4,154
+2%since 2000
from 4,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+10%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fort Gibson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,470
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,975 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,871
+27%since 2000
from $14,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(2,729)
Black1.8%(74)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(198)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(866)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(2,476)
Black1.8%(73)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(261)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other32.5%(1,352)
Diversity Score67.2%(2,793)
Diversity Score
67
+215%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma?

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma has about 4,154 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma earns about $33,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Gibson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma?

About 9.1% of people in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Gibson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 798 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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