Gibson County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Gibson County, Indiana has a population of approximately 33,000 people. The racial composition is predominantly White (94.7%), followed by smaller percentages of Black or African American (1.9%), Asian (0.6%), Native American (0.3%), and those of two or more races (2.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population accounts for roughly 2.2% of the total. The median household income is approximately $56,000, and the county has a relatively balanced age distribution with a median age around 41 years.

Gibson County, IN, has a median home value of approximately $126,000. The median rent is about $743 per month. Homeownership stands at around 78%, and the median household income is roughly $54,000. The housing market has seen a slight appreciation in recent years, with a 1-2% annual increase. The county's housing stock primarily consists of single-family homes, with newer developments emerging in urban centers like Princeton and Fort Branch.

Gibson County, IN held elections with several significant races. In the 2020 general election, the presidential race saw 14,875 votes (71.7%) for Donald Trump and 5,742 votes (27.7%) for Joe Biden. Local elections included important county positions:

• County Council At-Large: Republicans Jeff Powers, Jeremy Overton, and Ken Montgomery secured the three available seats.
• County Commissioner District 2: Republican Steve Bottoms won over Democrat David D. Montgomery.
• Circuit Court Judge: Republican Jeff Meade ran unopposed.

Additionally, several township trustee and board positions were on the ballot, with the majority of candidates running unopposed.

For the most current election information, visiting the Gibson County Clerk's office or official election website is recommended.

As of the latest available data, Gibson County, IN, has the following educational attainment levels: approximately 87% of residents aged 25 and over have a high school diploma or higher, while around 18% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Nationally, about 88% of adults have a high school diploma, and roughly 33% have a bachelor's degree. In Indiana, around 89% of adults have completed high school, and 26% hold a bachelor's degree. Thus, Gibson County slightly lags behind state and national averages in both high school and college education attainment. However, the county's high school completion rate is nearly on par with national statistics.

As of recent data available, Gibson County, IN has a labor force of approximately 17,000 individuals with an unemployment rate of around 3.5%, which is lower than the national average of 3.9% and the Indiana state average of 3.6%.

Top industries in Gibson County include manufacturing, which employs around 30% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of about 8.5%. Transportation and warehousing make up roughly 10%, compared to the national average of 4.8%. Agriculture remains important, though fewer in percentage, higher than the state and national averages.

The high employment in manufacturing, bolstered by the presence of large employers such as the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, highlights Gibson County's significant deviation from broader employment patterns.

This robust industrial presence contributes to the county's relatively low unemployment rate and economic stability compared to national and state figures.

Gibson County, Indiana, has an average household income of approximately $60,000. In comparison, the median household income in the state of Indiana is around $57,000, while the national median household income is about $68,700. This positions Gibson County slightly above the state average but below the national average.

The income data shows that while Gibson County performs better than the state average, it lags behind the national median, indicating a modest economic stature within a broader context.

As of the most recent data, Gibson County, Indiana, maintains relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. The overall crime rate in Gibson County is approximately 12.5 per 1,000 residents annually. Below are the statistics for various types of crimes:

These figures offer a snapshot of crime in the area and could vary year by year.