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 213 years ago in 1813.

Gibson locator map
Location of Gibson on Indiana map.

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%
Latitude & Longitude 41.6053,-87.4614
Named for John Gibson
Capital Princeton
Establishment March 09, 1813 (213 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 04:01:45 (4th May 2026)
Density 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 0.59% (2010-2020)
Weather 76℉ Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Gibson County Courthouse in Princeton image
Gibson County Courthouse in Princeton image

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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Weather

76°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
5 to 15 mph SW Monday

A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitati...

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Official website of Gibson

Official Website
  • 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, .

More notable people

  • 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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Gibson, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
490805 Purdue University Northwest Hammond (IN) 46323

Nearby Transit Stations (21)

Rail and bus stations connected to Gibson, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Closest post offices linked to Gibson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Hessvill Post Office Hammond (IN) 46323

Other places with the same name (8)

  • 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
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
Whiting 4,814 City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Gibson distances to largest Indiana cities