Gibsland is a town located in Bienville Parish Louisiana. Gibsland has a 2024 population of 728. Gibsland is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -5.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 770 in 2020.
The average household income in Gibsland is $29,391 with a poverty rate of 51.79%. The median age in Gibsland is 36.5 years: 34.1 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gibsland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 553 | 82.54% |
| White | 107 | 15.97% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 298 | 2.23 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 134 | 1.01 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Female | 96 | 3.16 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Married | 53 | 3.34 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 15 | 3.27 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 7.3% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 4.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.56% |
| High School Graduate | 271 | 50.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 139 | 26.03% |
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 | 439 | 401 | 29 |
| White | 89 | 80 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 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 white people with a rate of 13.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,500 | $0 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,191 | $31,000 | $17,574 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,571 | $31,028 | $19,044 |
| Some College | $30,500 | $30,964 | $0 |
$28,571
Average Earnings
$31,028
Average Male
$19,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.85% of Gibsland residents speak only English, while 0.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 553 | 276 | 49.91% |
| White | 107 | 66 | 61.68% |
| Multiple | 9 | 4 | 44.44% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
51.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.65%
Male Poverty Rate
52.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibsland is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibsland is Multiple, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85.11% |
| Some College | 47.43% |
| High School | 43.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 39.83% |
| Male Employed | 14.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,500 | $41,026 |
| Households | $19,242 | $29,391 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,000 | $15,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.9%
Male Marriage Rate
19.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 14 | 3.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
71.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.3%
Labor Force Participation
36.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
92.24%
Born in Gibsland
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gibsland residents were born in the United States, with 92.24% having been born in Louisiana. 0% 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 | 676 | -11 | -1.6% |
| 2028 | 687 | -10 | -1.43% |
| 2027 | 697 | -10 | -1.41% |
| 2026 | 707 | -11 | -1.53% |
| 2025 | 718 | -10 | -1.37% |
| 2024 | 728 | -11 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 739 | -14 | -1.86% |
| 2022 | 753 | -10 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 763 | -7 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 770 | -108 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 878 | -6 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 884 | -26 | -2.86% |
| 2017 | 910 | -15 | -1.62% |
| 2016 | 925 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 929 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 931 | -14 | -1.48% |
| 2013 | 945 | -18 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 963 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 970 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 974 | 0 | 0% |