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Gibbon, NE

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,763
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

35.3
years ∙ half population younger than 35.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
44.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

11.3%
foreign-born population
88.7%Native
11.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Gibbon is a city within Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States.
Location
City in Buffalo County, NE, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.745932° N, 98.845848° W
DMS40° 44′ 45.36″ N, 98° 50′ 45.05″ W

Population Density & area

2,015/sq mi (778/km²)
Total Area
0.875 sq mi (2.266 km²)
Land Area
0.875 sq mi (2.266 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

46.3% male
Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%
males per 100 females
Gibbon 86.4
Buffalo County 101.6
Nebraska 101

Nativity

11.3%
foreign-born population
88.7%Native
11.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Gibbon 11.3%
Buffalo County 4.8%
Nebraska 8%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

35.3
years ∙ half population younger than 35.3, half older
Gibbon
35.3
Buffalo County
35.1
Nebraska
37.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
80.6
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Gibbon 80.6
Buffalo County 64.8
Nebraska 70.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 27.5% 22.7% 24.5%
Working age (18-64) 55.4% 60.7% 58.8%
Senior (65+) 17.1% 16.6% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 80.6 64.8 70.1
Child dependency ratio 49.7 37.4 41.7
Old-age dependency ratio 30.9 27.3 28.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
69.1%
Black
0.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
27.7%
Other
2.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
44.5%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Gibbon 44.5%
Buffalo County 28.6%
Nebraska 41.3%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Gibbon population
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Hispanic or Latino 27.7% 10.6% 12.7%
Mexican 23.5% 7.3% 8.7%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Hispanic / Latino 4.3% 3.1% 3.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 72.3% 89.4% 87.3%
One race 69.9% 87% 83.5%
White 69.1% 83.8% 75.3%
Black or African American 0.7% 0.8% 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0% 1.6% 2.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.2% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.4% 2.4% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

61.6% family
Family 61.6%
Non family 38.4%
% family households
Gibbon 61.6%
Buffalo County 58.8%
Nebraska 62.7%

Average household size

2.5
persons per household
Gibbon
2.5
Buffalo County
2.42
Nebraska
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Gibbon population
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total households 701 19,984 797,847
Average houshold size 2.5 2.42 2.42
Family households 432 11,752 500,016
Average family size 3.27 3.06 3.05
Married couple family 313 9,309 389,247
Other families 119 2,443 110,769
Male householder 45 656 35,772
Female householder 74 1,787 74,997
Non-family households 269 8,232 297,831
One-person households 230 6,326 244,781
Male householder 87 2,636 116,731
Senior (65+) living alone 30 711 33,618
Female householder 143 3,690 128,050
Senior (65+) living alone 75 1,953 64,330
Other living arrangements 39 1,906 53,050

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

735
housing units
Gibbon 735
Buffalo County 21,286
Nebraska 863,444

Occupancy status

95.4% occupied
Occupied 95.4%
Vacant 4.6%
vacancy rate
Gibbon 4.6%
Buffalo County 6.1%
Nebraska 7.6%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

81%
Single family houses
Single family houses
81%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
12.6%
Mobile homes
6.4%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1969
Half of houses were built before 1969, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
24.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
26.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
38.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
10.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.7 6.1 6.1
1–3 rooms 13.3% 14.5% 13.2%
4–6 rooms 47.7% 41.1% 43.4%
7+ rooms 38.9% 44.3% 43.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 4.5% 2.4% 2.5%
1 bedroom 7.5% 8.4% 10.8%
2 bedrooms 35.6% 27.1% 25%
3 bedrooms 30.5% 31.8% 35.6%
4+ bedrooms 21.9% 30.2% 26.2%
At a glance
Median year built 1969 1980 1976
Total housing units 735 21,286 863,444
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

72.9% owners
Renter-occupied 27.1%
Owner-occupied 72.9%
homeownership rate
Gibbon 72.9%
Buffalo County 66.4%
Nebraska 66.5%

Average household size

2.65
Owner-occupied
2.08
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Gibbon 2.65
Buffalo County 2.59
Nebraska 2.6

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total occupied units 701 19,984 797,847
Year moved in
2020 or later 28% 27.3% 25.8%
2010 to 2019 29.2% 39% 39.4%
2000 to 2009 16.3% 15.7% 15.9%
1999 or earlier 26.6% 17.9% 18.9%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 93.7% 98.6% 97.9%
1.01 to 1.50 5.1% 0.9% 1.5%
1.51 or more 1.1% 0.5% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.7% 4.5% 5.4%
1 vehicle 37.5% 29.3% 30.1%
2 vehicles 21.8% 37.2% 37.7%
3 or more vehicles 38.9% 29% 26.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 59.1% 56.5% 66.2%
Electricity 39.1% 41.6% 31.5%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.3% 0.2% 0.3%
All other fuels 1% 1.3% 1.4%
No fuel used 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.3% 0.9% 1%
No telephone service available 0.6% 1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$173,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Gibbon
$173,800
Buffalo County
$246,400
Nebraska
$238,600

Housing Cost Burden

17.8%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
17.8%
Owners without a mortgage
16%
Renters
38.1%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Property value
Median Value $173,800 $246,400 $238,600
Under $100,000 19% 11.7% 14%
$100,000 - $200,000 40.1% 21.5% 24.2%
$200,000 - $300,000 31.5% 32.4% 27.2%
$300,000 - $500,000 6.7% 27.5% 25.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2.7% 6.2% 8.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.6% 1.3%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 48.5% 55.9% 58.5%
Without a mortgage 51.5% 44.1% 41.5%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,453 $1,712 $1,736
Without a mortgage $612 $720 $677
Gross rent
Median rent $810 $936 $1,072

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

22.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Gibbon 22.9%
Buffalo County 34.4%
Nebraska 34.6%

Adults without a high school diploma

16.2%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Gibbon 16.2%
Buffalo County 6.2%
Nebraska 7.8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

426
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
5.4%
K–12
78.9%
College / Undergraduate
14.3%
Graduate / Professional
1.4%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

27.2%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Gibbon
27.2%
Buffalo County
59.3%
Nebraska
42%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total enrolled (age 3+) 426 14,489 516,339
Nursery / preschool 5.4% 5.6% 6.3%
K–12 78.9% 57% 68.4%
Kindergarten 7.3% 3.2% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 21.1% 16% 20.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 32.4% 19.8% 21.4%
High School: Grades 9–12 18.1% 18% 21.7%
College or graduate school 15.7% 37.4% 25.3%
College, undergraduate 14.3% 32.7% 19.2%
Graduate, professional school 1.4% 4.7% 6.1%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 27.2% 59.3% 42%
School type
Public school 99.8% 89.9% 82.7%
Private school 0.2% 10.1% 17.3%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,120
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
11.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college no degree
19.5%
Associates degree
11%
Bachelors degree
16.3%
Graduate or professional degree
6.6%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
39.1% · 60.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
27.1% · 72.9%
HS graduate
73.1% · 26.9%
Some college no degree
45.9% · 54.1%
Associates degree
39% · 61%
Bachelors degree
48.9% · 51.1%
Graduate or professional degree
31.1% · 68.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Population (25+) 1,120 31,737 1,300,410
Less than 9th grade 11.9% 2% 3.8%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.3% 4.2% 4%
High school diploma or GED 30.5% 24.6% 25%
Some college, no degree 19.5% 24.6% 21.6%
Associate's degree 11% 10.2% 11%
Bachelor's degree or higher 22.9% 34.4% 34.6%
Bachelor's degree 16.3% 22.9% 22.3%
Graduate or professional 6.6% 11.5% 12.3%
High School or higher 83.8% 93.8% 92.2%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$51,148
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$44,583
HS graduate
$52,529
Some college or associates
$40,789
Bachelors degree
$56,442
Graduate or professional degree
$64,808

Poverty Rate

0.8%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
6.1%
HS graduate
15.3%
Some college or associates
4.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
0.8%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $51,148 $50,010 $51,569
Less than high school graduate $44,583 $43,676 $37,277
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $52,529 $40,330 $40,830
Some college or associate's degree $40,789 $43,295 $47,062
Bachelor's degree $56,442 $54,964 $62,298
Graduate or professional degree $64,808 $81,507 $78,244
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 6.1% 18.4% 22.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 15.3% 11.2% 12.8%
Some college or associate's degree 4.8% 5.9% 8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0.8% 5.6% 3.8%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,317
residents 16 years and over
Gibbon 1,317
Buffalo County 40,488
Nebraska 1,550,380

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
67.8%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Gibbon 67.8%
Buffalo County 68.7%
Nebraska 66.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

36.6
years ∙ half are younger than 36.6, half older
Gibbon
36.6
Buffalo County
36
Nebraska
38.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

49.3% male
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Gibbon 50.7
Buffalo County 46.3
Nebraska 46.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Gibbon
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total labor force 947 28,594 1,063,203
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.6% 7.5% 5.6%
20 to 24 years 13.2% 15.9% 10.9%
25 to 29 years 12.7% 10.6% 10.5%
30 to 34 years 11.7% 10% 10.5%
35 to 44 years 25.4% 20% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 14.5% 15.8% 18%
55 to 59 years 7.5% 7.9% 8.4%
60 to 64 years 5% 6.3% 8%
65 to 74 years 4.4% 5% 5.8%
75 years and over 1% 1.1% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 49.3% 53.7% 53.3%
Female 50.7% 46.3% 46.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

71.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Gibbon
71.9%
Buffalo County
70.6%
Nebraska
68.6%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

73%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
70.9%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Gibbon 70.9%
Buffalo County 65.3%
Nebraska 64.1%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Gibbon
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 65.7% 61% 53.9%
20 to 24 years 96.2% 86.9% 83.1%
25 to 29 years 100% 91.3% 87.4%
30 to 34 years 100% 92.2% 87.7%
35 to 44 years 94.9% 89.7% 87.5%
45 to 54 years 93.2% 86.2% 86.6%
55 to 59 years 77.2% 82.4% 80%
60 to 64 years 50% 69.6% 68.1%
65 to 74 years 26.3% 29.8% 31.6%
75 years and over 6.3% 8.6% 8.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 73% 76% 73.1%
Female 70.9% 65.3% 64.1%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 69.6% 69.1% 67.7%
Black or African American 100% 93.4% 68%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 83% 67.6%
Asian —% 78% 73.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 85.4% 83.1%
Some Other Race 95.2% 83.8% 73.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 53% 78.9% 74%
Hispanic or Latino 81% 79.1% 74.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Gibbon
5.7%
Buffalo County
2.6%
Nebraska
3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

4.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.3%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Gibbon 4.1%
Buffalo County 3.2%
Nebraska 3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Gibbon
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 5.3% 10.2%
20 to 24 years 18.4% 3.7% 5%
25 to 29 years 10% 1.9% 3%
30 to 34 years 0% 3.4% 2.3%
35 to 44 years 5.8% 2.6% 2.4%
45 to 54 years 2.2% 1.2% 2.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 1.4% 2.3%
60 to 64 years 4.3% 1.6% 1.9%
65 to 74 years 0% 2.1% 1.7%
75 years and over 0% 0% 1.6%
By gender
Male 4.1% 3.2% 3%
Female 7.3% 1.9% 3.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 6.9% 2.7% 2.5%
Black or African American 0% 0% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 8.5%
Asian —% 3.3% 3.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 4.7%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 4.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.5% 3.5% 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6% 3.3% 4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

893
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Gibbon 893
Buffalo County 27,821
Nebraska 1,024,674
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

82%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Gibbon 82%
Buffalo County 69%
Nebraska 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Gibbon, NE workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 26.1%
Health care and social assistance 16.3%
Retail trade 10.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 29.9% of 448 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 27.4% of 445 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Gibbon
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total employed population 893 27,821 1,024,674
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 5.2% 4.3% 4.1%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 3.6% 6.1% 7.1%
Manufacturing 26.1% 11.3% 10.4%
Wholesale trade 3.8% 3.2% 2.2%
Retail trade 10.4% 13.1% 10.6%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2.7% 3.8% 4.7%
Utilities 1% 0.8% 1.2%
Information 1.5% 1.4% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.4% 3.2% 6.6%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.3% 1.2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2.8% 4.5% 5.9%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4% 1.7% 3.5%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.3% 10.7% 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 16.3% 14.5% 14.4%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.3% 1% 1.6%
Accommodation and food services 2.9% 8% 5.7%
Other services 2.9% 6.7% 4.7%
Government 4.8% 4.3% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

73.3% Private
Government 19.7%
Private Employment 73.3%
Self Employed 6.9%
Private employment (%)
Gibbon 73.3%
Buffalo County 73%
Nebraska 74%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

6.9%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.1%
Unincorporated business 2.9%
Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Gibbon
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Private wage & salary 73.3% 73% 74%
For-profit company employees 67.5% 63.9% 64.2%
Not-for-profit employees 5.8% 9.1% 9.8%
Self-employed 6.9% 10.7% 11%
Incorporated business 3.1% 5.3% 4.4%
Unincorporated business 2.9% 5.2% 6.3%
Unpaid family workers 0.9% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 19.7% 16.3% 15%
Local government 9.4% 8% 7.9%
State government 8.5% 6.5% 4.8%
Federal government 1.8% 1.8% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Gibbon 0%
Buffalo County 4.7%
Nebraska 11%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

20.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Gibbon 20.4
Buffalo County 16
Nebraska 19.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Gibbon
Employed residents 16+.
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total employed population 893 27,821 1,024,674
Worked from home 0% 4.7% 11%
Drove Alone 77.3% 81.3% 76.1%
Carpooled 21.5% 10.5% 8.7%
Public transportation 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Walked 0% 2.1% 2.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.3% 1.2% 1.4%
Commuting population 880 26,109 901,719
Mean travel time (minutes) 20.4 16 19.2
Less than 5 minutes 12% 7.2% 6.3%
5 to 14 minutes 26.3% 54.9% 34.7%
15 to 29 minutes 41.5% 22.7% 39.4%
30 to 44 minutes 11.7% 8% 12.6%
45 to 59 minutes 3.9% 3.4% 3.4%
60 to 89 minutes 2.6% 2.4% 2.1%
90 minutes or more 2% 1.4% 1.4%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$52,337
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Gibbon $52,337
Buffalo County $54,498
Nebraska $58,064
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

77 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Gibbon 77¢
Buffalo County 80¢
Nebraska 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Gibbon, NE workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$89,063
Workers in Utilities report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Utilities $89,063
Finance and Insurance $79,861
Educational services $62,788
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Utilities earn the highest median earnings — $89,063, compared to $54,544 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $85,893, compared to $41,875 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Gibbon
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Median Earnings $52,337 $54,498 $58,064
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $55,833 $53,906 $50,232
Mining and logging $— $45,625 $75,956
Construction $34,318 $46,203 $57,803
Manufacturing $53,281 $56,207 $56,115
Wholesale trade $57,917 $64,464 $64,946
Retail trade $52,188 $44,242 $44,305
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $61,111 $62,795 $68,367
Utilities $89,063 $82,946 $90,480
Information $46,250 $49,875 $66,247
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $79,861 $75,096 $73,210
Real estate and leasing $— $66,563 $60,073
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $57,292 $71,000 $81,691
Corporate management $— $— $79,148
Administrative and waste services $36,979 $43,141 $49,301
Education and health services
Educational services $62,788 $61,127 $59,212
Health care and social assistance $41,458 $52,172 $53,445
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $50,833 $46,479
Accommodation and food services $46,500 $29,155 $36,802
Other services $37,500 $56,034 $48,737
Government $54,375 $59,882 $63,829
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$71,250
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $71,250
Local government $64,135
Private company $52,794
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $70,250, compared to $54,544 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $63,365, compared to $41,875 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Gibbon
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $52,794 $52,835 $57,150
Not-for-profit employees $43,214 $52,406 $59,877
Self-employed
Incorporated business $71,250 $62,873 $62,860
Unincorporated business $4,375 $46,111 $45,463
Government
Local government $64,135 $59,860 $60,142
State government $43,750 $58,790 $59,960
Federal government $26,500 $64,125 $72,272
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Gibbon, NE workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$101,250
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $101,250
Management $68,365
Sales $65,278
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $73,542 versus $54,544 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $101,250 versus $41,875 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Gibbon
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Median earnings(Total) $52,337 $54,498 $58,064
Management and business
Management $68,365 $72,897 $78,218
Business and finance $56,389 $59,173 $74,154
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $78,113 $90,746
Architecture and engineering $— $101,875 $84,310
Sciences $59,167 $77,891 $69,083
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $44,643 $57,586 $53,759
Legal $— $47,169 $93,841
Education, Training and Library $64,327 $61,342 $59,233
Arts, design and media $— $45,500 $52,920
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $101,250 $81,827 $86,618
Health technicians $— $49,554 $49,676
Healthcare support $39,844 $39,130 $37,290
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $55,625 $52,063
Law enforcement $— $62,705 $73,573
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $26,086 $30,452
Building and grounds cleaning $38,750 $34,440 $37,830
Personal care and service $43,750 $29,598 $31,895
Sales and office
Sales $65,278 $65,342 $60,108
Office and Administrative Support $35,417 $41,695 $45,307
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $40,500 $44,563
Construction and extraction $37,308 $45,690 $53,598
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $59,583 $59,940 $61,292
Production and transportation
Production $52,708 $52,315 $50,133
Transportation $55,417 $53,454 $60,416
Material moving $38,625 $37,519 $41,411
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$70,069
Median household income in Gibbon
Median household income (USD)
Gibbon
$70,069
Buffalo County
$75,911
Nebraska
$76,475
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Gibbon, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$31,627
Per capita income in Gibbon
Per capita income (USD)
Gibbon
$31,627
Buffalo County
$38,628
Nebraska
$41,751
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Gibbon, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$76,139
Average household income in Gibbon
Avg household income (USD)
Gibbon
$76,139
Buffalo County
$94,897
Nebraska
$102,399
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Gibbon, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$76,139
Mean household income
$70,069
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Gibbon $6,070
Buffalo County $18,986
Nebraska $25,924
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Gibbon
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Gibbon and peer geographies.
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total households 701 19,984 797,847
Median household income $70,069 $75,911 $76,475
Mean household income $76,139 $94,897 $102,399
Mean-median gap $6,070 $18,986 $25,924
Family households 432 11,752 500,016
Median family income $89,286 $100,327 $99,751
Mean family income $93,338 $117,258 $125,584
Mean-median gap $4,052 $16,931 $25,833
Non-family households 269 8,232 297,831
Median non-family income $32,250 $41,157 $44,033
Mean non-family income $43,290 $58,259 $59,183
Mean-median gap $11,040 $17,102 $15,150
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $31,627 $38,628 $41,751
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

71.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Gibbon
71.8%
Buffalo County
79.9%
Nebraska
80%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
35.1% of households (246) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,497
SSI (disability)
1.7% of households (12) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $11,792
Cash Assistance
0.9% of households (6) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $11,792
SNAP / Food Stamps
3.4% of households (24) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Gibbon
Share of households receiving each income type
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total households 701 19,984 797,847
Wage-based income
With earnings 72% 80% 80%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 35% 29% 29%
Average social security income $21,497 $25,967 $24,993
Retirement income 23% 20% 22%
Average retirement income $21,753 $23,767 $28,510
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 3% 4%
Average SSI income $11,792 $11,796 $11,743
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 3% 7% 8%
Cash assistance 1% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$89,286
Family households earn $89,286, compared to $32,250 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$70,069
Family households
$89,286
Nonfamily households
$32,250
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$96,927
Married-couple families earn $96,927, compared to $67,788 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$89,286
Married-couple families
$96,927
Other family types
$67,788
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Gibbon
Median household and family income by household size in Gibbon, compared with peer geographies.
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Total households 701 19,984 797,847
Household income by size
1-person $23,333 $35,201 $39,138
2-person $69,327 $90,705 $88,355
3-person $97,679 $107,371 $100,759
4-person $108,438 $104,451 $120,846
5-person $76,875 $118,462 $116,103
6-person $89,722 $137,650 $114,522
7-person or more $— $72,617 $112,463
Total families 432 11,752 500,016
Family income by size
2-person $68,365 $93,289 $88,541
3-person $97,500 $107,945 $99,859
4-person $106,250 $108,877 $121,844
5-person $76,458 $102,245 $117,253
6-person $89,722 $90,278 $112,921
7-person or more $— $64,559 $111,762
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

40.7%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.15%
of all household income
Top 20%
40.7%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.15% — meaning the top 20% hold 9.8 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$225,810
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.3%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
14.83%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $225,810 and hold 14.83% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.3%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
36.1%
$50K - $100K
36.3%
$100K - $150K
21%
$150K - $200K
5.3%
Over $200K
1.3%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

27.6%
of all households, 193 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Gibbon 27.6%
Buffalo County 36.1%
Nebraska 37.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Gibbon
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Gibbon, compared with peer geographies.
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Median household income $70,069 $75,911 $76,475
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2% 4.7% 4.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 2.6% 3.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.4% 7.4% 6.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.6% 7.5% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 11.6% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 15.6% 17.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.8% 14.4% 13.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 21% 19.2% 18.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 9.5% 9.1%
$200,000 or more 1.3% 7.4% 9.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 23.7% 22.2% 20.7%
Share below $75,000 53.6% 49.4% 49.1%
Share above $100,000 27.6% 36.1% 37.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.37
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Gibbon 0.37
Buffalo County 0.44
Nebraska 0.46
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$154,956
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Gibbon
$154,956
Buffalo County
$222,960
Nebraska
$252,445
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Gibbon
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $24,778 $32,061 $33,939
Lower 20% $53,563 $58,996 $61,191
Middle 20% $81,625 $92,726 $94,538
Upper 20% $113,900 $137,944 $144,056
Top 5% threshold $162,458 $219,745 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $15,816 $17,525 $18,302
Lower 20% $42,442 $45,138 $47,405
Middle 20% $70,071 $75,773 $76,977
Upper 20% $97,408 $113,089 $116,864
Top 20% $154,956 $222,960 $252,445
Top 5% $225,810 $372,886 $456,174
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.15% 3.69% 3.58%
Lower 20% 11.15% 9.51% 9.26%
Middle 20% 18.41% 15.97% 15.03%
Upper 20% 25.59% 23.83% 22.82%
Top 20% 40.7% 46.99% 49.31%
Top 5% 14.83% 19.65% 22.27%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Gibbon due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 555 White households (79.2% of all households), the median household income is $70,486.
Black
Among the 13 Black or African American households (1.9% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Gibbon
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Buffalo County and Nebraska.
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
All Residents $70,069 $75,911 $76,475
White $70,486 $77,889 $79,447
Black or African American $— $50,594 $48,119
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $52,761
Asian $— $66,750 $87,669
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $68,333
Some Other Race $91,250 $73,205 $70,538
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $62,936 $68,417
Hispanic or Latino $78,438 $66,519 $67,528
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

5.3%
5.3% of residents, or 93 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Gibbon
5.3%
Buffalo County
9.9%
Nebraska
10.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0.1%
0.1% of full-time, year-round workers, or 1 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Gibbon
0.1%
Buffalo County
2.2%
Nebraska
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

1.7%
1.7% of children under 18, or 8 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Gibbon
1.7%
Buffalo County
8.1%
Nebraska
12%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

19.1%
19.1% of adults aged 65 and older, or 55 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Gibbon
19.1%
Buffalo County
9.5%
Nebraska
9.2%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
Overall poverty rate 5.3% 9.9% 10.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 1.7% 8.1% 12%
Under 5 years 3.4% 6.9% 13.3%
5 to 17 years 0.9% 8.5% 11.5%
18 to 64 years 3.1% 10.7% 10.4%
18 to 34 years 3.6% 16.9% 14.3%
35 to 64 years 2.7% 6.2% 8.1%
65 years and over 19.1% 9.5% 9.2%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.2% 7.8% 9.5%
Female 5.4% 12% 11.8%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.1% 2.2% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 4.7% 18.1% 15.8%
Did not work 21.4% 19.4% 19.7%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

7.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.7%
Family
5.6%
Nonfamily
11.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

5.6%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
5.6%
Married-couple
7.7%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Gibbon
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 5.6% 5.3% 7%
Householder under 25 years 0% 19.1% 20.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0.5% 6.6% 9.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 4.1% 3.6% 4.9%
Householder 65 years and over 19.4% 4% 4.6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 11.2% 20.1% 18.6%
Householder under 25 years 0% 30.6% 32.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 5.1% 14.4% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 10.6% 18.2% 19.7%
Householder 65 years and over 18.1% 20.2% 17.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
6.8% of White residents, or 86 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Gibbon
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Gibbon and peer geographies.
Gibbon Buffalo County Nebraska
All Residents 5.3% 9.9% 10.6%
White 6.8% 9.7% 8.6%
Black or African American 0% 2.4% 26.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 28.8% 21.9%
Asian —% 26.8% 11.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 7.8%
Some Other Race 1.5% 7.5% 15.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.5% 10.6% 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% 6.7% 16.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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