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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gibson County

Tennessee · 48,152 residents · 602.745 sq mi
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Gibson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,105. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $65,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

48,152
+4%since 1990
from 46,315 in 1990
1990 – 2025
80 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 77 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+4%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
46K47K49K50K51K1990201020202024Gibson County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,105
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,938 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,320
+59%since 1990
from $10,277 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
27.8% rent
2.1
+14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(37,208)
Black19.3%(8,945)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(289)
Asian0.1%(63)
Diversity Score40.7%(18,856)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(37,661)
Black19.6%(9,447)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(540)
Asian0.1%(66)
Diversity Score42.2%(20,324)
42
+4%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson County, Tennessee?

Gibson County, Tennessee has about 48,152 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gibson County, Tennessee earns about $31,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gibson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Gibson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson County, Tennessee?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gibson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gibson County, Tennessee?

About 12.8% of people in Gibson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gibson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gibson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,837 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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