Gibsonville: Demographics & People
Census counts 9,467 people in Gibsonville, in 3,734 households. Population grew 1.9% from 9,289 (2022) to 9,467 (2024). Median age 39.8 years. (2.3y older than Guilford County; 3.6y older than North Carolina). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 64% White (non-Hispanic) and 30% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.38). 69% of households are family-led. County is gaining 6,230 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs North Carolina avg 2.5).
- 31% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs North Carolina 42%).
- 78 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs North Carolina 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.9% from 9,289 (2022) to 9,467 (2024) — about 3.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~9,649 (extrapolated at 1.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 9,896.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 171,415 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 9,289 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 9,467 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 9,467 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Population Estimate | 9,896 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.8y is 0.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.8 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 9,467 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,398 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,426.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,904.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,739 |
| Population under 18 | 2,398 |
| Median age | 39.8 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 9,467 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.38 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 6,939 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 2,100 |
| Asian residents | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 86 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 37.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 75.6% |
| Asian population | 0.7% (vs North Carolina 3.2%) |
| Black population | 30.5% (vs North Carolina 26.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.6% (vs North Carolina 12.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 63.5% (vs North Carolina 51.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 5,853 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 3,346 |
| Share born in this state | 61.8% |
| Share born in another state | 38.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 35.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 91 |
| From Europe | 27 |
| From Africa | 59 |
Households & Family Composition
3,734 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 69% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,637 families, 35% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,188 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,637 |
| Married couples with children | 912 |
| Single-parent households | 44 |
| Average household size | 2.53 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 94 |
| Family households | 2,567 households (vs North Carolina 17,226) |
| Households that are families | 68.7% (vs North Carolina 58.5%) |
| Total households | 3,734 households (vs North Carolina 25,235) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 6.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 6,230 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 160,400 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 154,170 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 6,230 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 344 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 41 residents live in group quarters (0.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 41 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 37001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 37 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Alamance |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 37001 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Alamance County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 6,676 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 37001 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Alamance County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 85.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 64.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 33.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 169,509 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 9,467, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 9,467 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Town Summary · County | Alamance County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade