Gibson, North Carolina facts for kids
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Gibson, North Carolina
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Location in Scotland County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Scotland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 449 |
| • Density | 460.04/sq mi (177.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28343
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-25940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406564 |
Gibson is a small town in Scotland County, North Carolina, United States. It's located in the southeastern part of the state. In 2020, about 449 people lived there.
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History of Gibson
Gibson started out in a different area called Richmond County, North Carolina. The town got its name from Noah Gibson, who was the first postmaster in the area. A post office was built there in 1846.
The Railroad Arrives
In 1883, the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line Railroad decided to build a special track, called a spur line, to Gibson. This track would help bring goods into the town. It would also help local farmers ship their cotton to markets.
People in Gibson got ready for the railroad. They built a train station (depot), a hotel, a school (academy), and more stores. The spur line opened in 1884, and trains started running daily to Hamlet.
Later, in 1891, another train line connected to the Gibson depot. This was the Charleston, Sumter and Northern Railroad from Bennettsville, South Carolina.
Becoming a Town
In 1899, Scotland County was created. Gibson became part of this new county. That same year, Gibson officially became an incorporated town. This means it got its own local government.
Over the years, Gibson continued to grow. A bank was opened in 1904. A community club, called a civic ruritan club, was started in 1946. The old train station was later fixed up and now serves as a community center for everyone to use.
Geography of Gibson
Gibson is a small town, covering about 1 square mile (2.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the town limits.
People of Gibson
The number of people living in Gibson has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 264 | — | |
| 1930 | 417 | 58.0% | |
| 1940 | 435 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 609 | 40.0% | |
| 1960 | 501 | −17.7% | |
| 1970 | 502 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 533 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 532 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 584 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 540 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 449 | −16.9% | |
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Population in 2000
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 584 people living in Gibson. These people lived in 213 different homes. About 146 of these homes were families.
The people living in Gibson came from different backgrounds:
- About 50% were White.
- About 42% were African American.
- About 7% were Native American.
- A small number were from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 35% of the homes had children under 18 living there. About 40% of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About 29% of homes were single individuals.
The average home in Gibson had about 2.7 people. For families, the average was about 3.4 people.
Age Groups
The people in Gibson were of different ages:
- About 32% were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 17% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Gibson was 33 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 85 males.
See also
In Spanish: Gibson (Carolina del Norte) para niños
