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Gibbon, NE
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
Population
1,763
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,015
ZIP codes
0
Gibbon and its ZIP codes
Gibbon at a glance
- Gibbon is about 78 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 72nd most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $70,069 a year, 8% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,800 (27% below Nebraska) and median rent is $810 a month.
Local data for Gibbon, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gibbon, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,069
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$810/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (467), Mexican Americans (414), Irish Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buffalo County. PPP loans are for Gibbon.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,848
28,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,681
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$365M
FY 2026, $7,285 per person
How people get to work
Gibbon, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled21.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gibbon, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
858
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
119
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
25.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gibbon, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Gibbon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SheltonVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| HeartwellVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| KearneyCity | 13 mi | 15 |
| KenesawVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Wood RiverCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| ProsserVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverdaleVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MindenCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| NormanVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| PleasantonVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| RavennaCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| JuniataVillage | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| OdessaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| AldaVillage | 22 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gibbon, NE in?
- Gibbon is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Gibbon, NE?
- About 1,763 people live in Gibbon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gibbon?
- Nearby places include Shelton (6.5 mi), Glenwood (12 mi), Heartwell (12 mi), Kearney (13 mi), Kenesaw (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023