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Gibson County, Tennessee Population 2021
Gibson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 49,057 with a growth rate of -0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gibson County, Tennessee is the 34th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 49,731 and has seen a growth of -1.36% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49,057 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 49,095 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 49,133 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 49,171 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 49,255 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 49,250 | -79 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 49,329 | -107 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 49,436 | 56 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 49,380 | -286 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 49,666 | -232 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 49,898 | 167 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 49,731 | 3,416 | 7.38% |
| 1990 | 46,315 | -3,152 | -6.37% |
| 1980 | 49,467 | 1,596 | 3.33% |
| 1970 | 47,871 | 3,172 | 7.10% |
| 1960 | 44,699 | -3,433 | -7.13% |
| 1950 | 48,132 | 3,297 | 7.35% |
| 1940 | 44,835 | -1,693 | -3.64% |
| 1930 | 46,528 | 3,140 | 7.24% |
| 1920 | 43,388 | 1,758 | 4.22% |
| 1910 | 41,630 | 2,222 | 5.64% |
| 1900 | 39,408 | 3,549 | 9.90% |
| 1890 | 35,859 | 3,174 | 9.71% |
| 1880 | 32,685 | 7,019 | 27.35% |
| 1870 | 25,666 | 3,889 | 17.86% |
| 1860 | 21,777 | 2,229 | 11.40% |
| 1850 | 19,548 | 5,859 | 42.80% |
| 1840 | 13,689 | 7,888 | 135.98% |
| 1830 | 5,801 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.08% (-38)
State
Founded
1823
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
49,731
Growth Since 2010
-1.36% (-674)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,519 | 78.25% |
| Black or African American | 8,423 | 17.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1,618 | 3.29% |
| Some Other Race | 251 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 221 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.08% |
Gibson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,320 | 2.49 | 68.3 |
| Married | 9,253 | 3.14 | 84.5 |
| Non Family | 6,333 | 1.16 | 56.7 |
| Female | 3,004 | 3.14 | 42.2 |
| Male | 730 | 3.06 | 69.9 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,726 | 5.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,184 | 9.53% |
| High School Graduate | 13,074 | 39.12% |
| Some College | 6,926 | 20.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,355 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,020 | 12.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,133 | 6.38% |
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Gibson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,535 | 23,036 | 5,284 |
| Black | 5,557 | 4,425 | 519 |
| Hispanic | 612 | 379 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 331 | 43 |
| Native American | 189 | 184 | 88 |
| Other Race | 186 | 132 | 94 |
| Asian | 121 | 87 | 33 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 63.64%.
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$32,001
Average Earnings
$38,053
Average Male
$27,983
Average Female
Gibson County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Gibson County, Tennessee Language
97.28% of Gibson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.66% of the population.
Gibson County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,867 | 4,132 | 11.21% |
| Black | 8,096 | 2,654 | 32.78% |
| Multiple | 1,618 | 560 | 34.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,311 | 314 | 23.95% |
| Other | 244 | 24 | 9.84% |
| Native | 221 | 19 | 8.60% |
| Asian | 151 | 16 | 10.60% |
| Islander | 40 | 3 | 7.50% |
15.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.07%
Male Poverty Rate
17.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gibson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibson County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 34.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibson County, Tennessee is Islander, with 7.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.96%.
Gibson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Gibson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Gibson County, Tennessee Marriage
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 45-54.
Gibson County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,324 | 7.82% |
| Black | 582 | 9.08% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 4.19% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 5.34% |
| Native American | 16 | 8.47% |
| Islander | 14 | 63.64% |
Gibson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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5.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
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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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74.02%
Born in Gibson County, Tennessee
98.60%
Native Born
1.40%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.60% of Gibson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 74.02% having been born in Tennessee. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990