Gibson City is a city located in Ford County Illinois. Gibson City has a 2024 population of 3,371. Gibson City is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,470 in 2020.
The average household income in Gibson City is $70,812 with a poverty rate of 13.34%. The median age in Gibson City is 43.9 years: 42.5 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gibson City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,167 | 87.61% |
| Two or more races | 277 | 7.66% |
| Other race | 119 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,639 | 2.15 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.06 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 635 | 3.17 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 186 | 3.16 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Male | 30 | 2.8 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 8.91% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 9.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 9.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 7.53% |
| High School Graduate | 981 | 38.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.84% |
| Some College | 563 | 22.09% |
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 | 2,315 | 2,046 | 435 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 115 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 77 | 8 |
| Black | 52 | 43 | 0 |
| Other Race | 50 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 89.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,779 | $92,250 | $59,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,559 | $0 | $63,438 |
| High School Graduate | $25,179 | $25,357 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,008 | $52,188 | $41,875 |
| Some College | $47,500 | $60,035 | $38,490 |
$44,008
Average Earnings
$52,188
Average Male
$41,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.85% of Gibson City residents speak only English, while 4.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,044 | 312 | 10.25% |
| Multiple | 277 | 110 | 39.71% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 33 | 15.94% |
| Black | 43 | 31 | 72.09% |
| Other | 102 | 14 | 13.73% |
13.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.51%
Male Poverty Rate
14.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibson City is Black, with 72.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibson City is White, with 10.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.84% |
| Some College | 11.63% |
| High School | 5.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.1% |
| Male Employed | 6.08% |
| Female Employed | 1.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,850 | $100,177 |
| Households | $51,275 | $70,812 |
| Married Families | $109,961 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,893 | $37,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
222
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 7.29% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 22.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
85.06%
Born in Gibson City
96.71%
Native Born
3.29%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
96.71% of Gibson City residents were born in the United States, with 85.06% having been born in Illinois. 2.74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,248 | -24 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 3,272 | -25 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 3,297 | -25 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 3,322 | -24 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 3,346 | -25 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 3,371 | -25 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 3,396 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 3,402 | -60 | -1.73% |
| 2021 | 3,462 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 3,470 | 195 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 3,275 | -51 | -1.53% |
| 2018 | 3,326 | -20 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 3,346 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 3,352 | -36 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 3,388 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3,388 | 39 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 3,349 | -54 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 3,403 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3,403 | -45 | -1.31% |
| 2010 | 3,448 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,373 | -23 | -0.68% |
| 1990 | 3,396 | -102 | -2.92% |
| 1980 | 3,498 | 44 | 1.27% |
| 1970 | 3,454 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 1960 | 3,453 | 424 | 14% |
| 1950 | 3,029 | -219 | -6.74% |