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Gibson County

Tennessee · 50,429 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 $45,557. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $108,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
50,429
+5%since 2000
from 48,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K49K50K51K1990201020202024Gibson County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,557
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,758
+46%since 2000
from $16,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gibson County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(37,930)
Black17.7%(8,929)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,439)
Asian0.4%(200)
Other3.9%(1,980)
Diversity Score50.2%(25,322)
Segregation Score38.1%(19,219)
Diversity Score
50
+19%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$158,900+46%
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GIBSON COUNTY VS
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GIBSON COUNTY VS
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Income$51,787+14%
Home value$142,400+31%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gibson County, Tennessee?

Gibson County, Tennessee has about 50,429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gibson County, Tennessee earns about $45,557 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 $108,600, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Gibson County, Tennessee?

About 17.9% 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 15.4% 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 4,114 residents, a change of about 9 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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