Gibson City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
3,609
Population
1,556/sq mi density
$47,104
Median Income
$33,010 per capita
$138,400
Home Value
$178,408 Zillow
$802
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,104 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $802/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,609
Census 2023
Population Density
1,556
per square mile
Land Area
0.9
square miles (2.4 km²)
Median Age
44.7 yrs
15% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.5%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.9%
Spanish
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.6%
Veterans
8.5%
42% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.2%
2% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.1%
29% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.435
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,609 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,556 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.6% |
| Veterans | 8.5% |
| Disability | 13.2% |
| Health Insurance | 88.9% |
| Uninsured | 11.1% |
| Broadband Access | 81.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.435 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |