Gibson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Gibson County, Tennessee has a population of 50,869, the 33rd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $62,755 and the median home value is $156,900. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Gibson County Quick Facts

Population 50,869

Median Household Income $62,75590% MOE ±$2,247

Median Home Value $156,90090% MOE ±$9,544

Poverty Rate 13.7%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 39.6 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 68.8%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.1%

Cities/Places 9

Population 50,869 33rd of 95

Median Income $62,755 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Gibson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	49,228	50,869	+3.3%
Median household income	$53,131	$62,755	+18.1%
Median home value¹	$121,348	$156,900	+29.3%
Median gross rent	$837	$819	No clear change (-2.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Gibson

$62,755

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gibson

$156,900

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.3%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 27.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

6.5%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

13.4%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.8%

Renter 31.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $819/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

23.4%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gibson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Milan	8,244	$43,886	21.3%	$144,100
Medina	5,407	$107,807	2.6%	$287,200
Trenton	4,151	$58,750	29.6%	$126,000
Dyer	2,217	$54,766	16.7%	$113,500
Kenton	1,513	$41,525	24.3%	$111,200
Bradford	1,385	$47,361	24.0%	$116,000
Rutherford	1,119	$50,667	12.0%	$93,900
Gibson	479	$53,750	9.8%	$154,200
Yorkville	307	$71,000	2.9%	$132,500

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Population Overview

Gibson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 50,869. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gibson County is 39.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gibson County is $62,755. This is 10% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $156,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Gibson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gibson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Gibson County has a population of 50,869, making it the 33rd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Gibson County?

The median household income in Gibson County is $62,755 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in Gibson County, Tennessee?

Gibson County contains 9 Census-designated places.