Gibsonton is a CDP located in Hillsborough County Florida. Gibsonton has a 2024 population of 18,486. Gibsonton is currently growing at a rate of 1.67% annually and its population has increased by 2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,053 in 2020.
The average household income in Gibsonton is $93,925 with a poverty rate of 20.96%. The median age in Gibsonton is 34.1 years: 33.5 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gibsonton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,279 | 51.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,600 | 20.14% |
| Black or African American | 3,096 | 17.32% |
| Other race | 1,523 | 8.52% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,818 | 3.07 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 2,878 | 3.61 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 1,549 | 1.35 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 936 | 3.9 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 455 | 3.86 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,081 | 9.81% |
| Associates Degree | 937 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,610 | 14.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 681 | 6.18% |
| High School Graduate | 3,747 | 34.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 869 | 7.89% |
| Some College | 2,093 | 19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,024 | 4,520 | 975 |
| Hispanic | 3,758 | 2,566 | 667 |
| 2+ Races | 1,827 | 1,541 | 304 |
| Black | 1,777 | 1,641 | 559 |
| Other Race | 900 | 421 | 131 |
| Asian | 206 | 128 | 82 |
| Native American | 109 | 73 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,389 | $62,375 | $53,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,486 | $147,822 | $68,667 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $51,952 | $33,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,608 | $26,267 | $23,232 |
| Overall | $49,000 | $53,256 | $43,885 |
| Some College | $54,111 | $68,058 | $43,609 |
$49,000
Average Earnings
$53,256
Average Male
$43,885
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.72% of Gibsonton residents speak only English, while 33.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,087 | 1,668 | 23.54% |
| Hispanic | 6,526 | 1,480 | 22.68% |
| Multiple | 3,600 | 663 | 18.42% |
| Black | 3,077 | 544 | 17.68% |
| Other | 1,523 | 276 | 18.12% |
20.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.09%
Male Poverty Rate
24.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibsonton is White, with 23.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibsonton is Black, with 17.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.97% |
| High School | 19.16% |
| Some College | 13.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.57% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 8.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,180 | $100,854 |
| Households | $73,167 | $93,925 |
| Married Families | $97,569 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,781 | $66,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,008
Number of Veterans
856
Male Veterans
152
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 487 |
| First Gulf War | 302 |
| Vietnam | 203 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 394 |
| 55 to 64 | 235 |
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 18 to 34 | 115 |
| 75+ | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 705 | 10.29% |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 3.89% |
| Black | 95 | 4.73% |
| Other Race | 30 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 12 | 5.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.89%
Born in Gibsonton
84.87%
Native Born
15.13%
Foreign Born
6.11%
Non Citizen
9.02%
Naturalized
84.87% of Gibsonton residents were born in the United States, with 44.89% having been born in Florida. 6.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,486 | 303 | 1.67% |
| 2023 | 18,183 | 304 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 17,879 | -363 | -1.99% |
| 2021 | 18,242 | 189 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 18,053 | -462 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 18,515 | 642 | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 17,873 | -400 | -2.19% |
| 2017 | 18,273 | 357 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 17,916 | -154 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 18,070 | 2,177 | 13.7% |
| 2014 | 15,893 | 98 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 15,795 | -194 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 15,989 | 1,042 | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 14,947 | 713 | 5.01% |
| 2010 | 14,234 | 0 | 0% |