Gibson City, Illinois
Gibson City: City in Ford County, Illinois, United States
About
Gibson City is a city located in the county of Ford in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,407 and a population density of 1,432 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 3,233 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Gibson City
| Population : | 3,233 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ford County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 2.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,464 feet / 751 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:25:41 (18th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 60936 |
| Density : | 1,358 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -5.38% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Gibson City is located at 40°27'30"N 88°23'5"W (40.4584300, -88.3846000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gibson City decreased by 5.38% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,407 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,369 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,368 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,315 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,353 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,353 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,317 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,311 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,289 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,233 | -1.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 331,360 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 303,933 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 314,998 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 303,871 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 58.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 53.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 29.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 12,065 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
Gibson City zip code is 60936.
County name: Ford, County
fips: 17053
Gibson, Gibson City
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $365,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,905 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $491 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,378 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 90,722 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 516,559 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,611,813 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,802,939 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,127,390 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,158 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $69,045 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,028 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 24,046 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,152 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,203 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,088 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,841 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,045 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 21,012 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,745.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 81.14 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 225,245 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $260,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,670 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $497 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,163 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,796 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 205,829 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,128,320 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,843,457 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,046,664 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 8,623,161 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,791 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,892 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,532 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 16,235 |
| 2019 total employment : | 275,091 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 18,074,251 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 39,630 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 43,478 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 22,776 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,878 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,891 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30,249 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,880 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35,573 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,263.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 426.29 |
Other Places in Gibson City
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People born in Gibson City (8)
People born in Gibson City, including actress Frances McDormand, politician John Arthur Love, baseball player Earl Hamilton, .
List
- Russell Johnson (cartoonist) he was born in 10/12/1893
- Larry Pratt (American baseball player) he was born in 08/10/1887
- Jeff Christensen (American-football player (1960-)) he was born in 08/01/1960
- Thomas M. Bennett (Illinois politician) he was born in 08/06/1956
- Scott M. Bennett (Illinois politician) he was born in 01/01/1977
Schools in Gibson City
College & universities near Gibson City, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gibson City, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gibson City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson City Post Office | Gibson City (IL) | 60936 |
Other cities in Ford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ford County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 4,117 | City in Ford County, Illinois |
| Piper City | 746 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Melvin | 410 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Roberts | 328 | Settlement in Illinois, USA |
| Elliott | 269 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sibley | 251 | Village in Illinois |
| Kempton | 206 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gibson City distances to largest Illinois cities
