Gibson County Demographics

A map of Gibson County's Population by Race

Gibson County, Tennessee had a population of 50,429 in 2020. It was 75.2% White, 17.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gibson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Gibson County is the 32nd most populous county of the 95 counties in Tennessee.

Gibson County's White Population

37,930 residents of Gibson County identify as White, or 75.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Gibson County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Gibson County is ranked #81 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gibson County is more White than neighboring Crockett County (72.3% White), and Madison County (53.9% White). Gibson County is less White than neighboring Weakley County (84.5% White), Obion County (80.3% White), and Carroll County (83.5% White).

Gibson County's Black Population

8,929 residents of Gibson County identify as Black, or 17.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gibson County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Gibson County is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gibson County is more Black than neighboring Crockett County (13.5% Black), Weakley County (7.9% Black), Obion County (10.2% Black), and Carroll County (8.6% Black). Gibson County is less Black than neighboring Madison County (36.3% Black).

Gibson County's Asian Population

200 residents of Gibson County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gibson County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Gibson County is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gibson County is more Asian than neighboring Crockett County (0.2% Asian), and Obion County (0.3% Asian). Gibson County is less Asian than neighboring Weakley County (0.6% Asian), and Madison County (1.2% Asian).

Gibson County's Hispanic Population

1,439 residents of Gibson County identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gibson County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Gibson County is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gibson County is more Hispanic than neighboring Weakley County (2.8% Hispanic), and Carroll County (2.7% Hispanic). Gibson County is less Hispanic than neighboring Crockett County (10.8% Hispanic), Madison County (4.8% Hispanic), and Obion County (5.1% Hispanic).

Gibson County's Native American/Other Population

224 residents of Gibson County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gibson County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Gibson County is ranked #71 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gibson County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crockett County (0.5% Native American/Other), Madison County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Carroll County (0.6% Native American/Other).

Gibson County's Multiracial Population

1,707 residents of Gibson County identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gibson County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 95 counties in Tennessee, Gibson County is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gibson County is more Multiracial than neighboring Crockett County (2.8% Multiracial), and Madison County (3.3% Multiracial). Gibson County is less Multiracial than neighboring Weakley County (3.8% Multiracial), Obion County (3.6% Multiracial), and Carroll County (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.