Gibson County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Gibson County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Gibson County, Indiana has a population of 33,000, the 50th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $67,573 and the median home value is $180,000. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Gibson County Quick Facts

Population 33,000

Median Household Income $67,573

Median Home Value $180,000

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 76.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%

High School Graduation 90.6%

Cities/Places 10

Population 33,000 50th of 92

Median Income $67,573 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Gibson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	32,986	33,000	+0.0%
Median household income	$67,763	$67,573	-0.3%
Median home value	$170,500	$180,000	+5.6%

Median Household Income

Gibson

$67,573

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gibson

$180,000

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 32.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

12.1%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.7%

Renter 23.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $935/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

24.4%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gibson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Princeton	8,372	$57,618	16.9%	$128,700
Fort Branch	3,021	$58,707	17.2%	$195,900
Oakland City	2,262	$48,850	14.2%	$109,500
Haubstadt	1,905	$74,940	4.9%	$228,100
Owensville	1,156	$56,635	6.2%	$131,700
Patoka	737	$48,958	26.5%	$99,000
Francisco	537	$63,836	14.3%	$98,300
Somerville	243	$60,208	11.3%	$96,100
Hazleton	196	$64,250	13.3%	$69,000
Mackey	88	$45,625	28.4%	$211,500

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Population Overview

Gibson County is located in Indiana with a total population of 33,000. It is the 50th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gibson County is 40.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gibson County is $67,573. This is 6% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $180,000. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Gibson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gibson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gibson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gibson County, Indiana?

Gibson County has a population of 33,000, making it the 50th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Gibson County?

The median household income in Gibson County is $67,573 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Gibson County, Indiana?

Gibson County contains 10 Census-designated places.