Gibson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gibson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 50,610. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gibson County is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gibson County is $59,009. This is 12% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $149,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Gibson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gibson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.