Population 14,197 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gibsonville
Household size in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Gibsonville sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Greensboro area, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.43, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gibsonville is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Gibsonville than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Compared with other North Carolina cities, Gibsonville has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gibsonville
Renters in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gibsonville is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Gibsonville is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the wider Greensboro area (10.2%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Gibsonville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $685 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $931 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $960 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,360 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$675 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gibsonville pays $1,360 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Greensboro area ($1,154). Rents are up $675 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gibsonville
Bachelor's degrees in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Gibsonville as nationally: 32.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gibsonville: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Gibsonville has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gibsonville
| Period | Gibsonville | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gibsonville runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.9 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gibsonville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsonville | 2.58 | 43.7 | 8.9% | 20.9% | 8.6% | 1996 | $1,360 | 32.8% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| Elon | 2.67 | 33.7 | 4.0% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 1995 | $1,473 | 48.2% | 87.9% | 4.5% |
| Ossipee | 2.49 | 38.3 | 23.0% | 22.9% | 18.6% | 1978 | $780 | 16.6% | 93.5% | 7.7% |
| Sedalia | 2.56 | 47.9 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 1988 | $1,113 | 40.0% | 93.4% | 1.8% |
| Whitsett | 2.60 | 40.3 | 11.1% | 23.7% | 9.9% | 2003 | $1,064 | 40.3% | 90.4% | 2.5% |
| Elon College | 2.50 | 41.1 | 14.7% | 18.4% | 14.7% | 1991 | $935 | 25.6% | 92.8% | 4.3% |
| Glen Raven | 2.64 | 31.4 | 15.1% | 38.2% | 11.2% | 1982 | $929 | 21.4% | 83.3% | 4.0% |
| Burlington | 2.50 | 39.5 | 14.7% | 41.5% | 9.1% | 1979 | $1,096 | 26.9% | 86.9% | 5.8% |
| McLeansville | 2.66 | 42.0 | 12.3% | 14.0% | 7.1% | 1998 | $1,239 | 30.3% | 92.4% | 4.1% |
| Alamance | 2.83 | 40.1 | 3.2% | 17.4% | 3.9% | 1985 | $1,114 | 31.1% | 92.8% | 0.1% |
| Osceola | 2.38 | 49.9 | 3.1% | 24.2% | 29.1% | 1985 | $528 | 27.5% | 88.6% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gibsonville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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