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Gibbon, MN


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Gibbon, Minnesota

Gibbon, Minnesota, in Sibley county, is 56 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 69 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 808.

The People and Families of Gibbon

In Gibbon, about 64% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Gibbon has proportionately more males than females. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gibbon had a median family income of $38,977.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Gibbon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Gibbon Housing

Gibbon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Gibbon the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Gibbon, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 14%Gibbon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gibbon, MN

Comparing Gibbon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Male Share of the Population109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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