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Gibson County

Indiana · 32,500 residents · 487.378 sq mi
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Gibson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,515. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,500
+2%since 1990
from 31,913 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K32K33K33K34K1990201020202024Gibson County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,515
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,169
+56%since 1990
from $11,615 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(31,152)
Black1.7%(547)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(59)
Asian0.2%(79)
Diversity Score6.3%(2,007)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(31,208)
Black1.9%(621)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(229)
Asian0.5%(167)
Diversity Score7.7%(2,506)
Diversity Score
8
+23%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Gibson County to nearby counties

GIBSON COUNTY VS
Wabash County
Income$57,086+52%
Home value$104,900+47%
Population10,907−67%
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GIBSON COUNTY VS
Pike County
Income$71,334+90%
Home value$154,900+118%
Population12,003−64%
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GIBSON COUNTY VS
Vanderburgh County
Income$61,648+64%
Home value$184,000+158%
Population181,995+450%
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GIBSON COUNTY VS
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Income$89,844+139%
Home value$242,500+241%
Population66,803+102%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson County, Indiana?

Gibson County, Indiana has about 32,500 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gibson County, Indiana?

The typical household in Gibson County, Indiana earns about $37,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson County, Indiana expensive?

In Gibson County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson County, Indiana?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson County, Indiana?

About 8.2% of people in Gibson County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 587 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 503Census Tract 502.02Census Tract 504.02Census Tract 501Census Tract 505.02Census Tract 502.01Census Tract 505.01Census Tract 504.01
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 47670ZIP 47660ZIP 47639ZIP 47648ZIP 47665ZIP 47666ZIP 47649ZIP 47640ZIP 47612ZIP 47616ZIP 47683ZIP 47654
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