Gibsland Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1119 people, 400 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 422.2 people per square mile (163.01/kmē), it is 259th most densely populated town in Louisiana. There were 568 housing units at an average density of 214.3 per square mile (82.74/kmē). The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.1. In the town Age distribution was 29% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males. The median age was 36.3 years, The median age of males was 33.4 years, for females the median age was 38.2 years. The racial makeup of the town was 182 White, 926 Black or African American, American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $19250, it is the 55th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income for a family in the town was $22098, making its Louisiana's 44th lowest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12185, it is the 265th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $16406, Males had a median income of $19750 versus $15048 for females.
In 2000, 356 pupils and students, of which 44.66% are male and 55.34% are female, 31.81% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.34% nursery or pri school, 6.74% kindergarten, 48.88% elementary school, 24.72% high school and 14.33% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1119 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1119 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1117 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1096 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1090 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1079 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1078 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1068 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1058 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1059 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1047 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Elementary school | 85 | 89 | 174 |
| High school | 37 | 51 | 88 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 34 | 51 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsland town, Louisiana | $19250 | $22098 | $12185 |
| Bienville Parish, Louisiana | $23663 | $30241 | $12471 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |