Gibson City city, Illinois
City
Population: 3,609
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Illinois , Illinois
Census Bureau data for Gibson City city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Gibson City city
- What is the median household income in Gibson City city?
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The median household income in Gibson City city is $47,104 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Gibson City city?
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The poverty rate in Gibson City city is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Gibson City city?
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$138,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Gibson City city?
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The median gross rent in Gibson City city is $802 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Gibson City city residents have a college degree?
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15.1% of adults in Gibson City city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
3,609
Median Age
44.0
Female
49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 84.5%
Black 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Other 5.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$47,104
±$10,495
-$34,598 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$78,886
Median Family Income
$90,096
Poverty Rate
6.5%
-1.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
11.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
25.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.8%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,633
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Renter-Occupied
33.4%
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
Median Home Value
$138,400
-$112,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$802
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.1%
-22.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.3%
Some College / Associate
20.0%
Less Than High School
4.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
+2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.2%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
11.2%
Private For-Profit
83.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.3 min
Drove Alone
74.3%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.2%
Walked
3.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,621
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 19.9%
Working age (18–64): 80.1%
65 and over: 17.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.6%
Naturalized Citizen
27.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.5%
With a Disability
13.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.9%
Uninsured
11.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.6%
Has a Computer
88.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023