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Gibbon, Nebraska
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Gibbon Packing plant in Gibbon
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Location of Gibbon, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,878 |
| • Density | 2,161.10/sq mi (834.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68840
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-18615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394889 |
Gibbon is a small city located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska area. In 2010, about 1,833 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,878.
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History of Gibbon
Gibbon was started in 1871. A group of settlers, many of whom were veterans from the Civil War, founded the city. It was named after Major General John Gibbon, a famous military leader.
Early Days of Gibbon
Gibbon was once the main town, or "county seat," for Buffalo County. However, in 1874, the people voted to make Kearney the new county seat instead.
Where is Gibbon Located?
Gibbon is a city built entirely on land. It covers an area of about 0.87 square miles (2.25 square kilometers).
Getting Around Gibbon
The city is located just a few miles north of Interstate 80, a major highway. Another important road, U.S. Route 30, goes right through the city. This makes it easy to travel to and from Gibbon.
People Living in Gibbon
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 154 | — | |
| 1890 | 646 | 319.5% | |
| 1900 | 660 | 2.2% | |
| 1910 | 718 | 8.8% | |
| 1920 | 883 | 23.0% | |
| 1930 | 825 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 836 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,063 | 27.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,083 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,388 | 28.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,531 | 10.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,525 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,759 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,833 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,878 | 2.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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In 2010, there were 1,833 people living in Gibbon. These people lived in 654 homes, with 471 of them being families. The city had about 2,107 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Gibbon?
Most people in Gibbon are White, making up about 75.2% of the population. About 32.4% of the people in Gibbon are of Hispanic or Latino background. This shows that Gibbon is a diverse community.
Many homes in Gibbon have children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the city was about 34 years old.
Gibbon and the 2019 Floods
In 2019, Gibbon experienced some serious flooding. The Midwestern U.S. floods caused the Wood River to overflow its banks in March. This led to flooding in the town. More flooding happened in July and again in August of that year.
Famous People from Gibbon
Some well-known individuals have connections to Gibbon:
- Dick Cavett – He was a famous television talk show host.
- Ben Mark Cherrington – He used to be the Chancellor of the University of Denver.
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