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Gibson County

Tennessee · 49,683 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 $35,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
49,683
+3%since 2000
from 48,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K49K50K51K1990201020202024Gibson County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,947
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,105 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,065
+23%since 2000
from $16,320 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(37,661)
Black19.6%(9,447)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(540)
Asian0.1%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(20,324)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(38,571)
Black18.7%(9,307)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,012)
Asian0.2%(106)
Other1.2%(590)
Diversity Score44.9%(22,304)
Diversity Score
45
+6%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
7.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Gibson County to nearby counties

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Income$62,165+73%
Home value$158,900+83%
Population14,006−73%
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GIBSON COUNTY VS
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Income$51,880+44%
Home value$151,200+74%
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GIBSON COUNTY VS
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Income$58,154+62%
Home value$166,400+91%
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Income$51,787+44%
Home value$142,400+64%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson County, Tennessee?

Gibson County, Tennessee has about 49,683 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibson County, Tennessee earns about $35,947 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson County, Tennessee?

About 14.8% 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 19.1% 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 3,368 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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17 census tracts
Census Tract 9671Census Tract 9664Census Tract 9670.01Census Tract 9662Census Tract 9674Census Tract 9665.02Census Tract 9670.02Census Tract 9667.02Census Tract 9663Census Tract 9665.01Census Tract 9669Census Tract 9661Census Tract 9667.01Census Tract 9666Census Tract 9668Census Tract 9673Census Tract 9801
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 38343ZIP 38358ZIP 38382ZIP 38330ZIP 38316ZIP 38233ZIP 38369ZIP 38389ZIP 38338
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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