Gibson County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gibson County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47053
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 602.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 603.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.991632
- Longitude
- -88.933812
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 50,367
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 38,009
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,033 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,333 | 2.6% |
| White | 38,715 | 76.9% |
| Black | 7,452 | 14.8% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 246 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 100 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,290 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 1.9% |
| White | 29,962 | 78.8% |
| Black | 6,201 | 16.3% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 875 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 50,869
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,674
- Poverty Rate
- 13.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,819
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,272 | 75.2% |
| Black | 7,406 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,485
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,340 | 14.7% |
| Republican | 11,197 | 38.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,948 | 47.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,113 | 44.5% |
| Female | 16,372 | 55.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,017 | 78.1% |
| Hispanic | 460 | 1.6% |
| Black | 4,467 | 15.2% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,547
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,313 | 44.8% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 21.5% |
| Black | 1,565 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 32 | 23.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,912 | 45.1% |
| Female | 6,635 | 40.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,650 (33.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,106 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,617
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $157,719
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $893
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.