State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,344.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.76%
Growth Since 2010
-8.39%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Gibson City, Illinois Population 2021
3,121
Gibson City is a city located in Ford County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 3,121, it is the 410th largest city in Illinois and the 6127th largest city in the United States . Gibson City is currently declining at a rate of -1.76% annually and its population has decreased by -8.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,407 in 2010. Gibson City reached it's highest population of 3,498 in 1980. Spanning over 2 miles, Gibson City has a population density of 1,345 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gibson City is $60,928 with a poverty rate of 16.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $650 per month, and the median house value is $100,900. The median age in Gibson City is 40.5 years, 40.1 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
Gibson City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gibson City was:
- White: 97.41%
- Two or more races: 1.07%
- Black or African American: 1.01%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Gibson City, Illinois is 3,121 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,289.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,407.
Gibson City, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,273 | 97.41% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.51% |
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Gibson City Population by Race
Gibson City Population Pyramid $2021
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Gibson City Population by Age
Gibson City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,555 | 2.12 | 63.7 |
| Non Family | 729 | 1.04 | 55.1 |
| Married | 681 | 3.15 | 79.6 |
| Female | 106 | 2.86 | 20.8 |
| Male | 39 | 2.33 | 64.1 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
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Gibson City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 3.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 7.07% |
| High School Graduate | 748 | 32.45% |
| Some College | 556 | 24.12% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 387 | 16.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 205 | 8.89% |
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Gibson City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gibson City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,221 | 1,995 | 566 |
| Black | 34 | 19 | |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Gibson City Educational Attainment by Race
Gibson City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gibson City Language by Age
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Gibson City Language
99.81% of Gibson City residents speak only English, while 0.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.19% of the population.
Gibson City Language
Gibson City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,193 | 505 | 15.82% |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 100.00% |
16.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.59%
Male Poverty Rate
13.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gibson City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibson City is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibson City is White, with 15.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.84%.
Gibson City Poverty
Gibson City Poverty Rate by Education
Gibson City Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Gibson City Married by Age and Sex
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Gibson City Marriage
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.
Gibson City Marital Status by Race
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Gibson City Marital Status
Gibson City Veterans by War
Gibson City Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 7.94% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 52.94% |
Gibson City Veterans by Race
Gibson City Veterans by Education
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22.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gibson City Veterans by Education
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65.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Gibson City Employment by Age
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Gibson City Employment by Race
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Gibson City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Gibson City residents were born in the United States, with 82.83% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Gibson City Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,121 | -56 | -1.76% |
| 2020 | 3,177 | -56 | -1.73% |
| 2019 | 3,233 | -56 | -1.70% |
| 2018 | 3,289 | -22 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 3,311 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 3,317 | -36 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 3,353 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 3,353 | 38 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 3,315 | -53 | -1.57% |
| 2012 | 3,368 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,369 | -44 | -1.29% |
| 2010 | 3,413 | 40 | 0.12% |
| 2000 | 3,373 | -23 | -0.07% |
| 1990 | 3,396 | -102 | -0.30% |
| 1980 | 3,498 | 44 | 0.13% |
| 1970 | 3,454 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 3,453 | 424 | 1.32% |
| 1950 | 3,029 | 0.00% |