Gibsland
Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana
Gibsland is a town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, with 773 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 272 ft (83 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Lebanon, 2.5 miles S.
- 773residents (2020 Census)
- 272 ftelevation · 83 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 294 / sq mipopulation density
- 71028ZIP code
About Gibsland
Gibsland is a town in Bienville Parish in northern Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 773. The town is best known for its connecting railroads, as the birthplace of the defunct historically black Coleman College, and for being the place where notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were ambushed and killed by Texas Rangers on May 23, 1934.
Gibsland native John McConathy was a champion basketball player at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, who later was the superintendent for the Bossier Parish School Board, in which capacity he was the guiding force behind the establishment of the $57 million Bossier Parish Community College.
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Living in Gibsland
- Median household income
- $22,121
- Median home value
- $93,300
- Median rent
- $567/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Gibsland had 773 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 773 |
|---|---|
| Density | 294 per sq mi (113 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gibsland at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bienville Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 773 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.63 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5406° N, 93.0553° W |
| ZIP code | 71028 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2228835 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gibsland
- Mount Lebanon2.5 mi S
- Bryceland7.6 mi SE
- Arcadia7.8 mi E
- Athens8.3 mi N
- Dubberly10.3 mi W
- Bienville13.1 mi S
- Minden13.8 mi NW
- Heflin13.9 mi SW
- Sibley13.9 mi W
- Simsboro15.8 mi E
- Jamestown16.3 mi SW
- Dixie Inn16.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Gibsland
What county is Gibsland in?
Gibsland is in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Gibsland, LA?
773 people lived in Gibsland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gibsland, LA?
The ZIP code of Gibsland is 71028.
What is the elevation of Gibsland?
272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gibsland?
Mount Lebanon (2.5 mi), Bryceland (7.6 mi), Arcadia (7.8 mi), Athens (8.3 mi), Dubberly (10.3 mi).
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