Gibson County, Tennessee Population 2022
Gibson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 49,019 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 in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 49,731 and has seen a growth of -1.43% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 5,801 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 13,689 | 7,888 | 135.98% |
| 1850 | 19,548 | 5,859 | 42.80% |
| 1860 | 21,777 | 2,229 | 11.40% |
| 1870 | 25,666 | 3,889 | 17.86% |
| 1880 | 32,685 | 7,019 | 27.35% |
| 1890 | 35,859 | 3,174 | 9.71% |
| 1900 | 39,408 | 3,549 | 9.90% |
| 1910 | 41,630 | 2,222 | 5.64% |
| 1920 | 43,388 | 1,758 | 4.22% |
| 1930 | 46,528 | 3,140 | 7.24% |
| 1940 | 44,835 | -1,693 | -3.64% |
| 1950 | 48,132 | 3,297 | 7.35% |
| 1960 | 44,699 | -3,433 | -7.13% |
| 1970 | 47,871 | 3,172 | 7.10% |
| 1980 | 49,467 | 1,596 | 3.33% |
| 1990 | 46,315 | -3,152 | -6.37% |
| 2010 | 49,731 | 3,416 | 7.38% |
| 2011 | 49,898 | 167 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 49,666 | -232 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 49,380 | -286 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 49,436 | 56 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 49,329 | -107 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 49,250 | -79 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 49,255 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 49,171 | -84 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 49,133 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 49,095 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 49,057 | -38 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 49,019 | -38 | -0.08% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,080 | 77.41% |
| Black or African American | 8,305 | 16.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 203 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 297 | 0.60% |
| Two or More Races | 2,073 | 4.21% |
Gibson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,594 | 2.45 | 65.6 |
| Married | 9,392 | 3.06 | 84 |
| Male | 830 | 3.61 | 61.1 |
| Female | 2,982 | 2.99 | 38.8 |
| Non Family | 6,390 | 1.16 | 51.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,646 | 4.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,007 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 12,954 | 38.79% |
| Some College | 7,510 | 22.49% |
| Associates Degree | 2,291 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,870 | 11.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,114 | 6.33% |
Gibson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 216 | 157 | 116 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| Native American | 181 | 170 | 62 |
| Asian | 146 | 129 | 37 |
| White | 26,335 | 23,041 | 5,233 |
| Hispanic | 569 | 333 | 73 |
| Black | 5,489 | 4,423 | 469 |
| 2+ Races | 617 | 588 | 29 |
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 other race people with a rate of 53.70%.
$33,159
Average Earnings
$41,412
Average Male
$28,871
Average Female
Gibson County, Tennessee Language by Age
Gibson County, Tennessee Language
97.04% of Gibson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
Gibson County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 2,066 | 744 | 36.01% |
| Black | 8,022 | 2,271 | 28.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,350 | 320 | 23.70% |
| Asian | 194 | 27 | 13.92% |
| White | 36,533 | 4,064 | 11.12% |
| Native | 197 | 17 | 8.63% |
| Islander | 41 | 3 | 7.32% |
| Other | 103 | NaN% |
15.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.65%
Male Poverty Rate
16.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gibson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gibson County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 36.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gibson County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.38%.
Gibson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Gibson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Gibson County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,706 | 9.20% |
| Black | 597 | 9.57% |
| Native American | 12 | 6.63% |
| Asian | 63 | 39.38% |
| Islander | 11 | 52.38% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 3.08% |
Gibson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
3.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.10%
Born in Gibson County, Tennessee
98.60%
Native Born
1.40%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.60% of Gibson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 74.10% having been born in Tennessee. 0.77% 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