Gibson County, IN

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2021 Population

33,017

2.06% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.8%

16% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,697

5.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$136,000

9.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,937

4.58% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Gibson County, IN had a population of 33k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $59,697. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Gibson County, IN declined from 33,711 to 33,017, a −2.06% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,638 to $59,697, a 5.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gibson County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), Other (Hispanic) (0.881%), and White (Hispanic) (0.715%).

None of the households in Gibson County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Gibson County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gibson County, IN are Oakland City University (245 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Gibson County, IN was $136,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Gibson County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Gibson County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Gibson County, IN borders Wabash County, IL, White County, IL, Knox County, IN, Pike County, IN, Posey County, IN, Vanderburgh County, IN, and Warrick County, IN.

United States Indiana

Population & Diversity

Gibson County, IN is home to a population of 33k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.13% of Gibson County, IN residents were born outside of the country (702 people).

In 2021, there were 31.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.4k people) in Gibson County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 975 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 792 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Gibson County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Gibson County, IN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gibson County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gibson County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.4k ± 166
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
975 ± 259
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
792 ± 192

1.81%

Hispanic Population

599 people

1.81% of the people in Gibson County, IN are hispanic (599 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gibson County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

2.13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

702 people

1.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

657 people

As of 2021, 2.13% of Gibson County, IN residents (702 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gibson County, IN was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gibson County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
771 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
405 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
343 ± 107

Gibson County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gibson County, IN employs 15.9k people. The largest industries in Gibson County, IN are Manufacturing (4,567 people), Retail Trade (1,843 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,143), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,938), and Wholesale Trade ($64,548).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.9k

2021 Value

± 779

−4.58%

1 Year decline

± 7.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gibson County, IN declined at a rate of −4.58%, from 16.7k employees to 15.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gibson County, IN, are Production Occupations (3,044 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,422 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,338 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gibson County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.9k

2021 Value

± 779

−4.58%

1 Year decline

± 7.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gibson County, IN declined at a rate of −4.58%, from 16.7k employees to 15.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gibson County, IN, are Manufacturing (4,567 people), Retail Trade (1,843 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gibson County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Gibson County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,658

Median earning men ± $4,859

$28,889

Median earning women ± $2,590

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($65,313), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,538).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,806), Information ($42,270), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

248
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
197
Manufacturing
165
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.91M
Manufacturing
$154k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$114k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Gibson County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 73.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.99%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.99%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Gibson County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Gibson County, IN awarded 245 degrees. The student population of Gibson County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 425 male students and 442 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gibson County, IN are White (205 and 84%), followed by Black or African American (22 and 9.02%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 2.46%), and Two or More Races (5 and 2.05%).

The largest universities in Gibson County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Oakland City University (245 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gibson County, IN are General Studies (64 and 26.1%), General Business Administration & Management (56 and 22.9%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (28 and 11.4%).

The median tuition cost in Gibson County, IN for private four year colleges is $25,740.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Gibson County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 867 (49% men and 51% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 867 students enrolled in Gibson County, IN, 49% men and 51% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 552 records, of which 52.2% were women and 47.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
14 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
13 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gibson County, IN was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gibson County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Oakland City University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

245 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oakland City University with 245 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gibson County, IN, which is 0.713 times less than the 143 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 205 degrees mean that there were 9.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 22 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,489) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gibson County, IN was $136,000 in 2021, which is 0.555 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,900 to $136,000, a 9.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Gibson County, IN is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Gibson County, IN have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gibson County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gibson County, IN is $59,697. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gibson County, IN was Census Tract 504.02 with a value of $74,408, followed by Census Tract 504.01 and Census Tract 501, with respective values of $65,128 and $55,000.

In 2022, 9.51% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gibson County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.09%.

Housing

Property

$136,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,491

$9,720

Median Property Taxes

±$605

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gibson County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gibson County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.4% of the housing units in Gibson County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gibson County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 504.02
Census Tract 504.01
Census Tract 501

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gibson County, IN was Census Tract 504.02 with a value of $74,408, followed by Census Tract 504.01 and Census Tract 501, with respective values of $65,128 and $55,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gibson County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,697

Median Household Income

± $3,796

12.9k

Number of Households

± 713

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.9k households in Gibson County, IN grew to $59,697 from the previous year's value of $56,638.

The following chart displays the households in Gibson County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gibson County, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (7.42%)
Worked At Home (3.32%)

In 2021, 85.4% of workers in Gibson County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.42%) and those who worked at home (3.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gibson County, IN have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Gibson County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gibson County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gibson County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gibson County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.51% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gibson County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.09%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gibson County, IN (3.47k out of 32.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gibson County, IN is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.6% of the children was living in poverty in Gibson County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 115 in Gibson County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 17.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.8% of the population of Gibson County, IN has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gibson County, IN see 2805 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.76% decrease from the previous year (3041 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1879 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,805 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gibson County, IN

Primary care physicians in Gibson County, IN see an average of 2,805 patients per year. This represents a 7.76% decrease from the previous year (3,041 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gibson County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.16%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gibson County, IN grew by 5.29% from 4.9% to 5.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gibson County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.1 in Gibson County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gibson County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Gibson County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gibson County, IN.

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