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Gibson County

Indiana · 33,011 residents · 487.378 sq mi
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Gibson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
33,011
+2%since 2000
from 32,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K32K33K33K34K1990201020202024Gibson County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,638
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,105
+55%since 2000
from $18,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(31,208)
Black1.9%(621)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(229)
Asian0.5%(167)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(2,506)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(30,159)
Black1.9%(637)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(680)
Asian0.6%(214)
Other2.8%(915)
Diversity Score17.8%(5,890)
Segregation Score31.5%(10,395)
Diversity Score
18
+131%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$154,900+25%
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Home value$242,500+96%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson County, Indiana?

Gibson County, Indiana has about 33,011 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibson County, Indiana earns about $56,638 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 $123,900, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson County, Indiana?

About 18.6% 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 9.3% 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 1,098 residents, a change of about 3 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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