Gibson Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 584 people, 213 households, and 147 families living in the town. The population density was 595.1 people per square mile (229.77/km˛), giving it the 389th most densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 247 housing units at an average density of 252 per square mile (97.3/km˛). The average household size was 2.72 people, and the average family size was 3.37 people. Age range in the town was well distributed with 32.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.6 males. The median age is 32.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Gibson Town was 29.8 and 34.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 290 White, 246 Black or African American, 40 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 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 $21696, making it the 54th lowest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $27125, making it the 38th lowest town by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $15542, it would be the 426th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $17326, Males had a median income of $21389 versus $16125 for females.
In 2000, 193 pupils and students, of which 51.81% are male and 48.19% are female, 33.05% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.74% nursery or pri school, 4.66% kindergarten, 52.85% elementary school, 25.91% high school and 9.84% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 584 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 573 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 572 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 565 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 558 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 555 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 555 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 552 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 550 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 550 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 552 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 58 | 44 | 102 |
| High school | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson town, North Carolina | $21696 | $27125 | $15542 |
| Scotland County, North Carolina | $31010 | $39178 | $15693 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |