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Gibsland, LA


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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):

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Gibsland, LA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population48
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
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