Gibsland, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Gibsland, Louisiana Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gibsland, Louisiana had a total population of 681, the 316th largest town in Louisiana, with a median household income of $22,121, which is 64% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 34.2%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 64% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (34.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%.

Gibsland Quick Facts

Population 681

Median Household Income $22,121

Median Home Value $93,300

Poverty Rate 34.2%

Unemployment Rate 1.4%

Median Age 50.2 years

Homeownership Rate 57.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

High School Graduation Rate 95.2%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 681 316th of 488

Median Income $22,121 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 34.2% 175% higher than national

Median Home Value $93,300 bottom 30%

How Gibsland 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	783	681	-13.0%
Median household income	$20,915	$22,121	+5.8%
Median home value	$92,400	$93,300	+1.0%

How Gibsland Compares

Median Household Income

Gibsland

$22,121

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gibsland

$93,300

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 58.4%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 19.0%

$100K+ 7.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

18.1%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

29.8%

$25K-$30K

0.6%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

7.4%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

1.4%

$50K-$60K

2.0%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

6.5%

$100K-$125K

4.0%

$125K-$150K

2.0%

$150K-$200K

0.9%

$200K+

0.6%

Employment

1.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

45.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.5%

Renter 42.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $567/mo 30.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

12.6%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

33.3%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Gibsland Rankings in Louisiana

#316 Population of 488

#415 Median Income of 437

#368 Education of 488

#327 Home Value of 425

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Other Cities in Bienville Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Arcadia	2,635	$24,860	42.1%	$93,700
Ringgold	1,405	$30,592	33.8%	$92,800
Castor	325	$30,179	45.9%	$90,000
Lucky	196	$31,250	21.0%	$45,000
Saline	188	N/A	15.4%	N/A
Jamestown	165	$50,250	10.9%	$104,500
Mount Lebanon	143	N/A	4.9%	N/A
Bryceland	139	$72,870	13.0%	$66,500
Bienville	134	$34,167	26.1%	N/A

Cities Similar to Gibsland

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Mooringsport	688	$21,989	$76,700	14.5%	27.9%
Gillis	667	N/A	N/A	8.8%	0.0%
Reddell	653	N/A	$65,500	1.0%	33.1%
Convent	637	N/A	N/A	20.0%	4.4%
Wallace Ridge	628	N/A	$200,000	14.5%	25.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 681, Gibsland'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

Gibsland is a small community located in Louisiana, within Bienville Parish. The total population is 681. It ranks as the 316th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gibsland is 50.2 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 12.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gibsland is $22,121. This is 64% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.2%. This is 81% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $93,300. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gibsland has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 55.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (87.7% vs 30.5%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gibsland, Louisiana 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 Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gibsland, Louisiana?

Gibsland, Louisiana has a population of 681 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Gibsland, LA?

The median household income in Gibsland is $22,121, which is 73% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Gibsland, LA?

The poverty rate in Gibsland is 34.2%. This means approximately 233 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Gibsland, Louisiana?

Gibsland's population is 7.8% White, 87.7% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Gibsland, LA?

The median home value in Gibsland is $93,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

How educated is Gibsland, Louisiana?

8.6% of adults (25+) in Gibsland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.