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 $72,580 with a poverty rate of 16.07%. The median age in Gibson City is 44.7 years: 44.1 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gibson City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,085 | 85.48% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 6.76% |
| Other race | 195 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,621 | 2.16 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.14 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 683 | 2.99 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 191 | 3 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Male | 47 | 2.11 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 8.89% |
| Associates Degree | 274 | 10.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 9.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,076 | 40.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 4.88% |
| Some College | 528 | 19.98% |
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 | 2,309 | 2,032 | 366 |
| Hispanic | 195 | 157 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 89 | 14 |
| Other Race | 102 | 68 | 20 |
| Black | 63 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 19.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,063 | $107,946 | $60,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,154 | $74,097 | $66,543 |
| High School Graduate | $24,674 | $30,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $28,309 |
| Overall | $43,705 | $50,804 | $41,500 |
| Some College | $51,198 | $56,793 | $48,864 |
$43,705
Average Earnings
$50,804
Average Male
$41,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.93% of Gibson City residents speak only English, while 7.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,968 | 404 | 13.61% |
| Multiple | 236 | 108 | 45.76% |
| Black | 54 | 39 | 72.22% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 30 | 10.07% |
| Other | 177 | 10 | 5.65% |
16.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibson City is Black, with 72.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibson City is Other, with 5.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.16% |
| Some College | 13.34% |
| High School | 12.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.94% |
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
| Female Employed | 1.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,096 | $102,098 |
| Households | $47,104 | $72,580 |
| Married Families | $121,010 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,750 | $29,878 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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
247
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 8.17% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 25.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
51.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
81.66%
Born in Gibson City
94.43%
Native Born
5.57%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
94.43% of Gibson City residents were born in the United States, with 81.66% having been born in Illinois. 4.05% 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% |