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Gibbon, MN
City in Sibley County, Minnesota.
Population
918
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,382
ZIP codes
0
Gibbon and its ZIP codes
Gibbon at a glance
- Gibbon is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,278 a year, 38% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,700 (69% below Minnesota) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Gibbon, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gibbon, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,278
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (466), Irish Americans (124), Swedish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sibley County. PPP loans are for Gibbon.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,367
3,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,578
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
How people get to work
Gibbon, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gibbon, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gibbon, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Gibbon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCity | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| WinthropCity | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| FairfaxCity | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| StewartCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Buffalo LakeCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| New UlmCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| GaylordCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| BrowntonCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| HectorCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| New AuburnCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| FranklinCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| EvanCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| CourtlandCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| MorganCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gibbon, MN in?
- Gibbon is in Sibley County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Gibbon, MN?
- About 918 people live in Gibbon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gibbon?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (8.8 mi), Winthrop (9 mi), Fairfax (9.8 mi), Stewart (13 mi), Buffalo Lake (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023