Gibson is a town located in Scotland County North Carolina. Gibson has a 2024 population of 445. Gibson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 445 in 2020.
The average household income in Gibson is $73,157 with a poverty rate of 37.22%. The median age in Gibson is 33.9 years: 35.5 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gibson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 399 | 53.41% |
| White | 220 | 29.45% |
| Native American | 93 | 12.45% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 4.69% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 278 | 2.69 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Female | 104 | 4.11 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
| Non Family | 103 | 1.02 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
| Married | 66 | 2.71 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Male | 5 | 7.2 | 60 | 40 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
42.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 14.32% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 7.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 6.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 43.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 9.09% |
| Some College | 64 | 14.55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 187 | 137 | 9 |
| White | 179 | 137 | 33 |
| Native American | 67 | 61 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $50,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,739 | $33,125 | $26,599 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,917 | $36,750 | $27,151 |
| Some College | $33,125 | $47,500 | $30,000 |
$27,917
Average Earnings
$36,750
Average Male
$27,151
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.93% of Gibson residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 399 | 198 | 49.62% |
| White | 220 | 59 | 26.82% |
| Multiple | 35 | 13 | 37.14% |
| Native | 93 | 8 | 8.6% |
37.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.92%
Male Poverty Rate
40%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibson is Black, with 49.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibson is Native, with 8.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 34.69% |
| High School | 25.13% |
| Some College | 21.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 97.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 11.83% |
| Female Employed | 4.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,063 | $100,085 |
| Households | $27,063 | $73,157 |
| Married Families | $75,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,375 | $25,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
20.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 15.59% |
| Native American | 13 | 17.11% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 100% |
| Black | 4 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
78.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
17.7%
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
60.91%
Born in Gibson
99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.6% of Gibson residents were born in the United States, with 60.91% having been born in North Carolina. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 445 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 447 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 445 | -54 | -10.82% |
| 2019 | 499 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 498 | -7 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 505 | -4 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 509 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 514 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 517 | -8 | -1.52% |
| 2013 | 525 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 530 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 535 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 539 | 0 | 0% |