Gibsland, LA

Gibsland, Louisiana

Gibsland, Louisiana, in Bienville county, is 39 miles E of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 218 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 1,119.

The People and Families of Gibsland

In Gibsland, about 39% of adults are married. Lots of people in Gibsland live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Gibsland features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gibsland had a median family income of $22,098.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Gibsland residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Gibsland Housing

In Gibsland, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Gibsland without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Gibsland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gibsland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Gibsland, LA

Comparing Gibsland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Gibsland Almanac

Gibsland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gibsland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gibsland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gibsland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gibsland High Schools (2004)

GIBSLAND-COLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL
10TH STREET
318-843-6247
A Title I school.
Serves 320 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Gibsland Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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