Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gibson, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

745population

26.4median age

This community is a community of 745 with a median age of 26.4. The population is predominantly Black (58.8%) with a significant White community (28.6%). Median household income is $25,000. 77.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 32.5%, with a median home value of $80,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

58.8%438

White

28.6%213

American Indian/Alaska Native

8.3%62

Two or More

4.3%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%35

High School Diploma

32.6%124

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%9

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%53

Associate's Degree

12.1%46

Bachelor's Degree

5.3%20

Master's Degree

1.3%5

Professional Degree

0.3%1

Doctorate

0.8%3

HS or Higher

77.9%

BA or Higher

7.6%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

$80,800median home value

$748median rent

32.5%homeownership

311total units

6.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 32.5%

Renter 67.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.9%17

$50K–$100K

50.5%48

$100K–$150K

16.8%16

$150K–$200K

4.2%4

$200K–$300K

9.5%9

$300K–$500K

1.1%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.8%15

2000–2009

18.6%58

1990–1999

7.1%22

1980–1989

21.9%68

1970–1979

19.6%61

1960–1969

4.8%15

1950–1959

7.4%23

1940–1949

3.5%11

1939 or earlier

12.2%38

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.1%266

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%14

Utility Gas

2.4%7

No Fuel

1%3

Fuel Oil

0.7%2

Household Economyi

$25,000median household income

$15,254per capita income

51.5%poverty rate

24.3%unemployment

243labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

21.6%63

$10K–$15K

14.7%43

$15K–$20K

6.8%20

$20K–$25K

6.8%20

$25K–$30K

14.7%43

$30K–$35K

3.8%11

$35K–$40K

3.1%9

$40K–$45K

4.8%14

$45K–$50K

1.7%5

$50K–$60K

4.1%12

$60K–$75K

2.4%7

$75K–$100K

8.6%25

$100K–$125K

2.4%7

$150K–$200K

1.4%4

$200K+

3.1%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$258/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes89% occupied$174/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 834 homes63% occupied$300/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $25,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $8K/yr

90.7%

Very low income$8K–$13K/yr

Low income$13K–$20K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

63.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.3% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

165

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

184

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured