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Gibson, Iowa
Location of Gibson, Iowa
Location of Gibson, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Keokuk
Area
 • Total 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
 • Land 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
886 ft (270 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 63
 • Density 1,000.00/sq mi (385.38/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50104
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-30540
GNIS feature ID 2394890

Gibson is a small city located in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 63 people. It is a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.

Where is Gibson Located?

Gibson is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, so there are no lakes or rivers inside the city limits.

How Many People Live in Gibson?

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1960 77 —    
1970 80 +3.9%
1980 75 −6.2%
1990 63 −16.0%
2000 92 +46.0%
2010 61 −33.7%
2020 63 +3.3%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
GibsonIowaPopPlot
The population of Gibson, Iowa from US census data

Gibson's Population in 2020

According to the census taken in 2020, 63 people lived in Gibson. There were 27 households and 21 families. The city had about 998 people per square mile (385 per square kilometer).

Most of the people living in Gibson were White (93.7%). A small number of people (3.2%) were from two or more races. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Gibson was 37.5 years old.

  • About 30% of residents were under 20 years old.
  • About 13% were 65 years or older.
  • The city had slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).

Gibson's Population in 2010

In 2010, the census showed that 61 people lived in Gibson. There were 28 households and 18 families. The population density was about 871 people per square mile. Most residents (98.4%) were White.

Education in Gibson

Students in Gibson attend public schools operated by the Tri-County Community School District.

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