The population of Gibsonville, NC is 7.13k, or approximately 2,059 people per square mile. There are 1,009 households with children, and 1,643 without children. The median age is 38.3 and there are approximately 2.65k households in the city. The median household income in Gibsonville is $66,761.
Gibsonville's economy has changed dramatically since its establishment in 1871. While its textile manufacturing industry has largely been replaced by other, smaller manufacturing operations, the town has turned to service-related businesses, which are less vulnerable to economic downturns. Originally a sleepy bedroom community for Burlington and Greensboro, Gibsonville is now an important commuter town for research Triangle Park and Chapel Hill.
The majority of residents in Gibsonville identify as white. However, about 10% of residents in the Town Center neighborhood are African American. Those with Native American ancestry are also concentrated in the Town Center. Interestingly, Gibsonville is home to more Scots-Irish residents than any other area in the city. This is a reflection of the diverse ethnic groups in the town. But it also reveals that the town center area is home to a large number of Eastern European residents and more Scots-Irish.
While the government is responsible for managing the city's affairs, there are many quasi-governmental agencies in the town. A chamber of commerce, a visitor bureau, an economic development council, and a tourism board are all active in Gibsonville. They all work to promote the city and help keep it vibrant and thriving. The population of Gibsonville City is estimated to grow by 38.2 percent over the next decade.