Gibson CDP, Pulaski County, Arkansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gibson CDP, Arkansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Gibson CDP, Arkansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gibson CDP, Arkansas. The estimated population of Gibson CDP, Arkansas is 3,863 people, with a median age of 42.

We can look at the total population in Gibson CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,863
-17.83% -28.66%
2020
4,701
-5.7% -
2019
4,985
+0.26%
-
2018
4,972
-8.18% -
2017
5,415
- -

Population of Gibson CDP, Arkansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.4%
66.1%
+6.51%
Black/African American
19.8%
21.9%
-9.59%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
4%
6.1%
-34.43%
Asian
0.9%
0.7%
+28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
5.2%
-7.69%
Other
0.1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Gibson CDP, Arkansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 +9.38% 39.7 +3.39% 44.4 +15.32%
2020 38.4 +6.08% 38.4 +11.3% 38.5 +3.77%
2019 36.2 +3.72% 34.5 +0.58% 37.1 0%
2018 34.9 +3.25% 34.3 -1.72% 37.1 +13.46%
2017 33.8 - 34.9 - 32.7 -

The median age of Gibson CDP, Arkansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 486 -118.37% 375 -32.87% 93 239
10 to 19 380 12.96% 275 -12.42% 377 226
20 to 29 203 32.83% 649 -142.77% 186 98
30 to 39 541 -47.84% 515 -49.76% 318 291
40 to 49 351 -57.61% 413 -71.49% 171 176
50 to 59 230 +47.95% 259 +28.9% 312 326
60 to 69 232 +37.69% 215 +70.32% 327 389
70+ 126 5.84% 165 +30.6% 118 216

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gibson CDP, Arkansas is $63,158.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Gibson CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,300.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,677.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Gibson CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gibson CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Gibson CDP, Arkansas is currently $71,082.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.79% of households in Gibson CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Gibson CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gibson CDP is $27,641.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Gibson CDP by the total population of Gibson CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gibson CDP, Arkansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gibson CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.99%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.80%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Gibson CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Gibson CDP over the age of 16 is 3,146.

Of those people, a total of 62.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Gibson CDP is 58.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 218 45.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 161 100.00% 15.50%
25 to 29 years 123 100.00% 32.70%
30 to 34 years 166 78.30% 12.30%
35 to 44 years 659 86.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 389 89.20% 12.10%
55 to 59 years 380 90.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 286 48.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 511 8.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 253 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gibson CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,307 60.50% 5.30%
Black or African American 570 69.30% 6.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 35 51.40% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 231 70.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 130 80.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,260 60.80% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gibson CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Gibson CDP is 1,833, with median earnings of $31,250.00.

Women in Gibson CDP, Arkansas earning approximately 68.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,833 $31,250.00
Male 1,052 $39,327.00
Female 781 $27,031.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 164 $66,641.00
Business and Financial 115 $30,766.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 55 $25,766.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $63,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 84 $44,141.00
Healthcare Support 148 $20,787.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 78 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00
Sales 333 $27,967.00
Office and Administrative Support 276 $40,476.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 46 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $38,578.00
Production 125 $31,836.00
Transportation and Material Moving 99 $77,708.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 49 $0.00 115 $27,357.00
Business and Financial 70 $0.00 45 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 37 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $0.00 56 $63,864.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $0.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Support 32 $0.00 116 $21,157.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 78 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Sales 220 $28,494.00 113 $25,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $0.00 221 $37,784.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $38,578.00 0 $0.00
Production 103 $57,524.00 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 99 $77,708.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,392 households in Gibson CDP, with an average household size of 2.78 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,094 families in Gibson CDP with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 953 52 89 298
Average Household Size 3.21 2.77 3.62 1.14
Total Families 953 52 89 0
Average Household Size 3.21 2.77 3.62 0

Poverty

Of the 1,094 families in Gibson CDP, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gibson CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,489 housing units in Gibson CDP, Arkansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,392 93.49%
Vacant 97 6.51%

26.33% of the total 1,489 housing units in Gibson CDP are rental units. This is approximately 392 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,000 are occupied by the owner - or 67.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gibson CDP is $999.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gibson CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    21
  • $500 to $999
    176
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    170
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gibson CDP is $122,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Gibson CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    144
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    535
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    121
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    150
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    33
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Gibson CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Gibson CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    16
  • 1940 to 1949
    35
  • 1950 to 1959
    56
  • 1960 to 1969
    360
  • 1970 to 1979
    586
  • 1980 to 1989
    161
  • 1990 to 1999
    24
  • 2000 to 2009
    169
  • 2010 to 2013
    82
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Gibson CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    39
  • 1 vehicle available
    249
  • 2 vehicles available
    748
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    356

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Gibson CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Gibson CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gibson CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    94
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    16
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    159
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    177
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    502
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    134
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    279
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    194
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    55
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    113
  • 90 or more minutes
    41

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Gibson CDP, Arkansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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