Gibson, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 68, Gibson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gibson is a small community located in Iowa, within Keokuk County. The total population is 68. It ranks as the 914th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gibson is 48.5 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gibson is $53,500. This is 29% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 29.3%. This is 718% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $105,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Gibson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gibson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

8.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gibson, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.