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Gibson

County:
Scotland County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.976

Gibson is a town located in Scotland County, North Carolina. Gibson has a 2026 population of 457. Gibson is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 453 in 2020.

The median household income in Gibson is $25,000 with a poverty rate of 51.54%. The median age in Gibson is 26.4 years: 18.6 years for males, and 33 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.7 males.

457
Total Population
468
Density (mi²)
1 0.22%
Growth

Gibson Population

Gibson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202645710.22%
202545600%
202445610.22%
202345520.44%
202245300%
202145300%
2020453-1-0.22%
201949910.2%
2018498-7-1.39%
2017505-4-0.79%
2016509-5-0.97%
2015514-3-0.58%
2014517-8-1.52%
2013525-5-0.94%
2012530-5-0.93%
2011535-5-0.93%
2010539-1-0.19%

Median Age

Overall: 26.4 years
Female: 33 years
Male: 18.6 years

Gibson Adults

There are 437 adults, (79 of whom are seniors) in Gibson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 424 (56.9%)
Male: 321 (43.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gibson includes 58.79% Black or African American, 28.59% White, 8.32% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American43858.79%
White21328.59%
Native American628.32%
Two or more races324.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American43858.79%
White21328.59%
Native American628.32%
Two or more races324.3%

Gibson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gibson 's average per capita income is $29,918. Household income levels show a median of $25,000. The poverty rate stands at 51.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,000-
Families$28,986$43,811
Households$25,000$38,295
Non Families$15,455$28,095

$29,918

Average Income

$25,000

Median Household Income

51.54%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)