Gibson County, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Gibson County, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 73% of counties in Indiana
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Gibson County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,996 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 66.1 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.26% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,436 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Gibson County grew by 0.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 32,996 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Gibson County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.0% of residents. That is 1.5 points above Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,482 19.6% -2.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,545 19.8% -1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,914 21.0% +1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,089 18.5% +1.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in Gibson County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 50.3% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Gibson County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Gibson County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,133 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.25% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gibson County is about 4% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Gibson County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $110,833 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $934 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.7% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Gibson County is about 9.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $934 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gibson County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 145 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gibson County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.4 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.7 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 145 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,482 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,873 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 565 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Indiana:
Knox County (15.8 min), Howard County (15.9 min), Daviess County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (33.6 min), Brown County (32.6 min), Franklin County (31.9 min).
The average commute time in Gibson County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gibson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gibson County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.4), Boone County (0.4), Monroe County (0.3).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.1), Crawford County (0.2), Switzerland County (0.2).
Health
Gibson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gibson County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.5% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.8), Daviess County (0.8), Switzerland County (0.8).
Gibson County, IN Compared With Nearby Counties
Gibson County, IN is the 3rd largest of the 4 counties compared here, 32,996 residents against a local median of 65,261. The measure that sets Gibson County, IN apart most is commute: 17.4 min, 18% below the local median of 21.3 min. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median home price tells the same story from another angle: $110,833 against a local median of $95,517, 16% above it. The counties themselves spread 5.4 min on commute, so Gibson County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Gibson County, IN has the 2nd lowest commute of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson County, IN | 32,996 | $69,133 #3/4 | $110,833 #2/4 | 17.4 min #2/4 |
| Vanderburgh County, IN | 180,116 | $61,861 | $95,517 | 17.1 min |
| Warrick County, IN | 65,261 | $91,714 | $130,787 | 21.3 min |
| Posey County, IN | 25,116 | $80,859 | $38,071 | 22.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gibson County, Indiana.
How many people live in Gibson County, Indiana?
About 32,996 people live in Gibson County, Indiana, in 13,436 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 40.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Gibson County, Indiana?
Averaged over its land area, Gibson County, Indiana has 66 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Gibson County, Indiana?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($110,833 against $69,133), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $934 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Gibson County, Indiana?
Unemployment in Gibson County, Indiana is only 2.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Gibson County, Indiana?
16.6% of adults in Gibson County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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