Gibsonton CDP, Hillsborough County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gibsonton CDP, Florida, 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 Gibsonton CDP, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gibsonton CDP, Florida. The estimated population of Gibsonton CDP, Florida is 18,242 people, with a median age of 32.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,242
+1.05%
-0.17%
2020
18,053
-2.5% -
2019
18,515
+3.59%
-
2018
17,873
-2.19% -
2017
18,273
- -

Population of Gibsonton CDP, Florida 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
37.6%
44.5%
-15.51%
Black/African American
19.8%
15.1%
+31.13%
Native
0.4%
0.3%
+33.33%
Hispanic
37%
35.9%
+3.06%
Asian
2%
1.7%
+17.65%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.4%
+78.57%
Other
0.7%
0.3%
+133.33%

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 Gibsonton CDP, Florida 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 32.2 -2.72% 31.8 -0.31% 33 -2.94%
2020 33.1 +3.76% 31.9 -1.54% 34 +8.28%
2019 31.9 -5.34% 32.4 +1.25% 31.4 -11.3%
2018 33.7 +6.65% 32 +1.27% 35.4 +12.38%
2017 31.6 - 31.6 - 31.5 -

The median age of Gibsonton CDP, Florida 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 1,606 -13.52% 1,797 0.56% 1,399 1,708
10 to 19 1,398 +22.32% 1,494 +15.57% 1,702 1,706
20 to 29 838 6.77% 1,322 -40.4% 833 842
30 to 39 1,568 +1.43% 1,409 +18.83% 1,585 1,678
40 to 49 1,463 +7.32% 1,146 +6.7% 1,565 1,204
50 to 59 818 +19.73% 1,067 -16.19% 982 903
60 to 69 567 0.27% 821 -0.39% 565 812
70+ 325 +2.33% 634 -36.52% 332 426

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gibsonton CDP, Florida is $73,099.00.

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 Gibsonton CDP.

  • Under 25
    $100,743.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,038.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,717.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,095.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton CDP, Florida is currently $83,818.00.

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.

4.27% of households in Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gibsonton CDP is $27,313.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gibsonton 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
    9.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.15%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.43%

Employment

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

The total population of Gibsonton CDP over the age of 16 is 12,864.

Of those people, a total of 69.40% 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 Gibsonton CDP is 65.40%.

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 1,137 36.10% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 841 59.80% 12.90%
25 to 29 years 834 72.70% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 1,545 87.40% 4.40%
35 to 44 years 3,190 84.40% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 2,403 89.80% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 779 66.60% 14.10%
60 to 64 years 879 53.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 741 27.50% 4.90%
75 years and over 515 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gibsonton 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 7,678 66.70% 3.40%
Black or African American 2,404 67.70% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 161 85.10% 32.80%
Asian 314 60.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 821 73.90% 7.90%
Two or more races 1,486 83.80% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 4,360 76.00% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,535 64.50% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton CDP is 8,417, with median earnings of $41,250.00.

Women in Gibsonton CDP, Florida earning approximately 94.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,417 $41,250.00
Male 4,614 $42,137.00
Female 3,803 $39,959.00

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 593 $103,066.00
Business and Financial 347 $87,740.00
Computer and Mathematical 162 $74,423.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $75,183.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 358 $58,618.00
Legal 98 $51,823.00
Educational and Library 303 $41,213.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 83 $42,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 233 $44,375.00
Healthcare Support 266 $27,867.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $77,738.00
Law Enforcement 146 $80,449.00
Food Preparation and Serving 343 $16,490.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 469 $25,082.00
Personal Care and Service 273 $31,744.00
Sales 1,046 $48,198.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,287 $43,005.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 740 $37,862.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 446 $36,351.00
Production 212 $42,740.00
Transportation and Material Moving 496 $57,865.00

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 386 $125,511.00 207 $62,487.00
Business and Financial 98 $83,750.00 249 $105,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $86,597.00 73 $73,317.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $75,183.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 358 $58,618.00
Legal 3 $0.00 95 $51,745.00
Educational and Library 47 $0.00 256 $41,199.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $21,310.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 209 $51,058.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 230 $28,133.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 121 $77,236.00 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 167 $5,583.00 176 $20,227.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 328 $25,283.00 141 $20,795.00
Personal Care and Service 117 $42,019.00 156 $30,714.00
Sales 485 $63,813.00 561 $29,321.00
Office and Administrative Support 528 $73,016.00 759 $38,078.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 726 $37,972.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 442 $36,293.00 4 $0.00
Production 142 $43,125.00 70 $38,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 474 $58,438.00 22 $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 5,691 households in Gibsonton CDP, with an average household size of 3.21 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 4,308 families in Gibsonton CDP with an average family size of 3.65 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 2,862 447 999 1,383
Average Household Size 3.75 3.69 3.96 1.38
Total Families 2,862 447 999 0
Average Household Size 3.69 3.2 3.75 0

Poverty

Of the 4,308 families in Gibsonton CDP, 17.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gibsonton 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 6,182 housing units in Gibsonton CDP, Florida.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,691 92.06%
Vacant 491 7.94%

25.99% of the total 6,182 housing units in Gibsonton CDP are rental units. This is approximately 1,607 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,016 are occupied by the owner - or 64.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gibsonton CDP is $1,101.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gibsonton 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
    68
  • Less than $500
    3
  • $500 to $999
    578
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    768
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    232
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    26
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gibsonton CDP is $217,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    394
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    247
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    361
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    561
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,827
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    384
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    207
  • $1,000,000 or more
    35

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    17
  • 1940 to 1949
    124
  • 1950 to 1959
    231
  • 1960 to 1969
    358
  • 1970 to 1979
    626
  • 1980 to 1989
    867
  • 1990 to 1999
    808
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,041
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,110
  • 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 Gibsonton CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    263
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,333
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,891
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,204

Commuting to Work

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

31.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gibsonton 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
    16
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    132
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    486
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,189
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,230
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    299
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,240
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    159
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    636
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,758
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    390
  • 90 or more minutes
    136

Summary

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