Gibbsville, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 529, Gibbsville'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

Gibbsville is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Sheboygan County. The total population is 529. It ranks as the 529th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gibbsville is 34.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Gibbsville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gibbsville is $129,583. This is 67% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 61% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gibbsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $282,600. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Gibbsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gibbsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gibbsville, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.