Living in Gibson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gibson · Census data 2020–2024
Gibson has 745 residents with a median age of 26.4. The median household income is $25,000 (65% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $80,800, the median rent is $748/month.
Gibson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gibson at a glance
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 26.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $25,000State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $80,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $748/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gibson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 51.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gibson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gibson the median home value is $80,800, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,088 a month in housing costs.
Gibson median household income
The median household income in Gibson is $25,000 and the income per person is $15,254. 51.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Gibson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 311
- Owner-occupied
- 32.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.53
Gibson demographics
- Population
- 745
- Median age
- 26.4
- Under 18
- 41.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 292
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gibson ›
Education in Gibson
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gibson
- Unemployment rate
- 24.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Gibson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson | 745 | $25,000 | $80,800 | $748 |
| Laurel Hill | 986 | $30,893 | $56,700 | $798 |
| Scotch Meadows | 370 | $92,083 | $220,000 | — |
| McColl | 2,200 | $26,638 | $56,300 | $456 |
| Laurinburg | 15,087 | $42,170 | $134,200 | $774 |
| Bennettsville | 7,751 | $37,115 | $92,100 | $671 |
| Hamlet | 5,961 | $41,590 | $112,600 | $640 |
| Dobbins Heights | 560 | $18,958 | $56,000 | $577 |
| Clio | 840 | $36,359 | $106,600 | $575 |
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What is the median household income in Gibson, NC?
The median household income in Gibson is $25,000, 65% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gibson?
The median home value in Gibson is $80,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Gibson?
The median gross rent in Gibson is $748 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Gibson, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 51.5%.
What is the median age in Gibson?
The median age in Gibson is 26.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Gibson?
The average commute to work in Gibson is 26 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gibson?
The unemployment rate in Gibson is 24.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gibson?
7.6% of adults in Gibson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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