Gibson County, Tennessee
Located in Tennessee, Gibson County has a population of 50,869 residents and a median age of 39.6 years, making it the #1,006 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.7%. The median home value is $156,900, and the median household income is $62,755, which is 16% below the national median.
Demographics
Gibson County has a population of 50,869, making it the #1,006 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Gibson County is $62,755, ranking #1,826 out of 3,222 counties — 16.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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Housing
The median home value in Gibson County is $156,900 (-44.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $819/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Gibson County, 20.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 39.1% below the national average, ranking #1,906 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Gibson County is 70.3 years. 22.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.5% of adults in Gibson County smoke , 40.0% are obese , and 17.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 27.9 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Gibson County is 10.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.2% of children in Gibson County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 25.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Gibson County is 60.5%. The mean commute time is 28.7 min, which is 4.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Gibson County voted Republican with a margin of 51.9%. The vote was 23.6% Dem / 75.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.9 toward Republicans .
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About Gibson County, Tennessee
Gibson County, Tennessee has a total population of 50,869, making it the 1,006th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gibson County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gibson County is $62,755, which ranks #1,826 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Gibson County is $156,900, 44.3% below the national median. Renters in Gibson County pay a median gross rent of $819 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gibson County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Gibson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.6%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
All data for Gibson County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.