Gibson, Indiana
Gibson: County in Indiana, United States
About
Gibson is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,176 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,183 inhabitants.
The city was created 212 years ago in 1813.
Quick Facts about Gibson
| Population : | 1,183 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Different from : | Gibson County |
| Area : | 1293 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.34% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.66% |
| Named for : | John Gibson |
| Capital : | Princeton |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1813 (212 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:52:48 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gibson is located at 41°36'19"N 87°27'41"W (41.6053100, -87.4614300). It has 7 neighbors: White County, Knox County, Pike County, Posey County, Vanderburgh County, Warrick County and Wabash County.
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- Official Website
Official website of Gibson
Gibson has 7 neighbours.
- White County county in Illinois, United States
- Knox County county in Indiana, United States
- Pike County county in Indiana, United States
- Posey County county in Indiana, United States
- Vanderburgh County county in Indiana, United States
- Warrick County county in Indiana, United States
- Wabash County county in Indiana, United States
- Princeton
Demographics
The population of Gibson increased by 0.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,176 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,172 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,163 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,157 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,164 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,159 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,157 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,161 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,170 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,175 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,183 | 0.68% | estimation process |
People born in Gibson (6)
People born in Gibson, including Governor of California J. Neely Johnson, politician Silas A. Holcomb, painter from the USA D. Omer Seamon, .
List
- W. V. Wolfe (Sound engineer) he was born in 12/09/1895
- Cloudsley Rutter (American ichthyologist) he was born in 22/02/1862
- Oscar Raymond Holcomb (American judge) he was born in 31/12/1869
Schools in Gibson
College & universities near Gibson, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490805 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond (IN) | 46323 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gibson, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Gibson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hessvill Post Office | Hammond (IN) | 46323 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Gibson , Arkansas census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA with a population of 3,543 people.
- Gibson , Ohio township in Mercer County, Ohio, United States with a population of 2,483 people.
- Gibson , Michigan township in Bay County, Michigan with a population of 1,165 people.
- Gibson , Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,165 people.
- Gibson , Georgia city in Glascock County, Georgia, United States with a population of 632 people.
- Gibson , North Carolina town in North Carolina with a population of 497 people.
- Gibson , Tennessee town in Tennessee with a population of 384 people.
- Gibson , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 59 people.
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gary | 80,294 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Hammond | 75,342 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Gary | 74,693 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Merrillville | 34,916 | Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana |
| Crown Point | 30,906 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Schererville | 28,593 | Town in northwest Indiana, USA |
| Hobart | 27,913 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America |
| East Chicago | 27,742 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Munster | 22,483 | Town in the U. |
| Highland | 22,283 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Griffith | 16,032 | Town in Calumet and St. |
| Dyer | 15,955 | Town in Indiana |
| Cedar Lake | 13,588 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Lake Station | 11,850 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Lowell | 9,450 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Winfield | 5,486 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gibson distances to largest Indiana cities
