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Gibson City

County:
Ford County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.321
State:
Illinois

Gibson City is a city located in Ford County, Illinois. Gibson City has a 2026 population of 3,430. Gibson City is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,471 in 2020.

The median household income in Gibson City is $42,955 with a poverty rate of 14.28%. The median age in Gibson City is 44.2 years: 42.3 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males.

3.4K
Total Population
1,478
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.2%
Growth

Gibson City Population

Gibson City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,430-7-0.2%
20253,437-7-0.2%
20243,444310.91%
20233,41370.21%
20223,406-58-1.67%
20213,464-8-0.23%
20203,4711965.98%
20193,275-51-1.53%
20183,326-20-0.6%
20173,346-6-0.18%
20163,352-36-1.06%
20153,38800%
20143,388391.16%
20133,349-54-1.59%
20123,40300%
20113,403-45-1.31%
20103,448411.2%
20003,373-23-0.68%
19903,396-102-2.92%
19803,498441.27%
19703,45410.03%
19603,45342414%
19503,02900%

Median Age

Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 42.3 years

Gibson City Adults

There are 2,786 adults, (735 of whom are seniors) in Gibson City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,706 (49.7%)
Male: 1,728 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gibson City includes 84.3% White, 7.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,89584.3%
Two or more races2657.72%
Other race2457.13%
Black or African American170.5%
Asian120.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2457.13%
Two or more races812.36%
White411.19%
Black or African American170.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,85483.11%
Two or more races1845.36%
Asian120.35%

Gibson City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gibson City 's average per capita income is $49,397. Household income levels show a median of $42,955. The poverty rate stands at 14.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$126,650-
Families$85,060$101,738
Households$42,955$70,511
Non Families$23,366$28,875

$49,397

Average Income

$42,955

Median Household Income

14.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)