Gibbon

The City of Gibbon sits along U.S. Route 30 between Kearney and Grand Island, with the proximity to each offering large city advantages while maintaining the amenities of small-town life. Gibbon is a Leadership Certified Community through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Windmill State Recreation Area provides fishing, camping and more outdoor activities. At the same time, the Rowe Sanctuary brings awareness and appreciation of Sandhill Cranes and other wildlife to visitors’ attention. Primary industry focuses on manufacturing, retail and agriculture.

Population

Total Population

1,868

Population
Growth Rate

-0.14%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

75.200

Housing & Income

Households

676

Total Housing Units

729


Owner Occupied

492

Renter Occupied

184

Vacant

53

Median Home Value

$167,480


Average Home Value

$220,833

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.35%

Income Projection

Median Household

$65,573 $72,423


Average Household

$85,424 $95,859


Per Capita

$30,914 $34,726

Workforce

Total Businesses

60

Total Employed

1,353

Workers 16+

897

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

803

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

228

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

93

2023 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

6

Employed

71

2023 Information Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

48

2023 Finance / Insurance Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

44

Some
High School

97

Graduated
High School

327

Associates
Degree

125

Bachelor's
Degree

172

Graduate
Degree

53

Average Commute Time

19 min.



Resident Commuters

752

Non-Resident Commuters

146

Drive Alone

701

Carpooled

109

Public

0

Work At Home

18