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Gibson, NC
Town in Scotland County, North Carolina.
Population
745
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
764
ZIP codes
0
Gibson and its ZIP codes
Gibson at a glance
- Gibson is about 3.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $25,000, 65% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,800 (72% below North Carolina) and median rent is $748 a month.
Local data for Gibson, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gibson, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,000
Poverty rate
51.5%
Median home value
$80,800
Median rent
$748/mo
Homeownership
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
26.4
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (19), German Americans (13), Irish Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotland County. PPP loans are for Gibson.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,025
12,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,485 per person
How people get to work
Gibson, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.3%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gibson, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gibson, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Gibson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old HundredCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Scotch MeadowsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| McColl, SCTown | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| LaurinburgCity | 7.7 mi | 12.5 |
| Tatum, SCTown | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Bennettsville, SCCity | 9.9 mi | 6.2 |
| HamletCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Dobbins HeightsTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Clio, SCTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| East RockinghamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| Wallace, SCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| MaxtonTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| RockinghamCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| WagramTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gibson, NC in?
- Gibson is in Scotland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Gibson, NC?
- About 745 people live in Gibson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gibson?
- Nearby places include Old Hundred (4.5 mi), Laurel Hill (4.8 mi), Scotch Meadows (7 mi), McColl, SC (7.4 mi), Laurinburg (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023