County profile · Tennessee
Gibson County, TN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Gibson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 51,779
- +2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 20,360
- Median household income
- $62,755
- +45.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $156,900
- Jobs located here
- 14,756
- Highest market score
- 75
- Real estate agents and brokers, #84 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 51,779 people live in Gibson County, in 20,360 households. Population estimates show Gibson County grew 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Gibson County is $62,755 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 45.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Gibson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Gibson County are for real estate agents and brokers (75); real estate businesses (75); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (73). Gibson County ranks #84 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Gibson County is part of the Jackson metro area. For its number of households, Gibson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Gibson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Gibson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 75 | #84 of 2,176 | 20 | 9.8 | Index only | 259 | 4 |
| Real estate | 75 | #104 of 2,229 | 23 | 11.3 | Index only | 283 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 73 | #168 of 1,771 | 10 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 161 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 68 | #354 of 2,200 | 18 | 8.8 | $881K | 100 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 67 | #294 of 1,493 | 6 | 2.9 | $4.5M | 154 | 19 |
| Car washes and detailing | 66 | #314 of 1,451 | 5 | 2.5 | $3.6M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #672 of 2,272 | 34 | 16.7 | $1.5M | 120 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #472 of 1,886 | 13 | 6.4 | $1.6M | 159 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 62 | #439 of 1,769 | 9 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 58 | #614 of 1,889 | 13 | 6.4 | $5.2M | 126 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #806 of 2,385 | 66 | 32.4 | $247K | 116 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 55 | #599 of 1,490 | 9 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 94 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #828 of 2,057 | 20 | 9.8 | $2.6M | 108 | 34 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #886 of 2,063 | 16 | 7.9 | $4.2M | 114 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #998 of 2,088 | 18 | 8.8 | $658K | 99 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #1,099 of 2,261 | 23 | 11.3 | $5M | 63 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,127 of 2,394 | 98 | 48.1 | $207K | 136 | 38 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,160 of 2,405 | 187 | 91.8 | $363K | 98 | 66 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 49 | #762 of 1,461 | 8 | 3.9 | $2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,237 of 2,405 | 104 | 51.1 | $652K | 98 | 27 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #770 of 1,422 | 9 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 94 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,346 of 2,339 | 50 | 24.6 | $326K | 76 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #986 of 1,656 | 15 | 7.4 | $1.4M | 76 | 15 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,200 of 2,090 | 21 | 10.3 | $3.2M | 64 | 29 |
| Gas stations | 46 | #1,363 of 2,358 | 33 | 16.2 | $1.8M | 76 | 30 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,358 of 2,222 | 31 | 15.2 | $2.2M | 72 | 29 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,430 of 2,401 | 76 | 37.3 | $239K | 89 | 28 |
| Tire shops | 44 | #921 of 1,530 | 7 | 3.4 | $2.6M | 104 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,486 of 2,378 | 47 | 23.1 | $386K | 87 | 19 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,512 of 2,210 | 41 | 20.1 | $834K | 95 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,246 of 1,707 | 15 | 7.4 | $3.5M | 74 | 19 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #1,635 of 2,402 | 48 | 23.6 | $2.4M | 70 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #1,020 of 1,485 | 9 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 65 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 35 | #1,577 of 2,087 | 35 | 17.2 | $977K | 77 | 14 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 34 | #1,012 of 1,327 | 7 | 3.4 | $2.6M | 84 | 9 |
| Gyms | 31 | #1,475 of 1,792 | 14 | 6.9 | $846K | 65 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 31 | #1,623 of 2,070 | 20 | 9.8 | $5.7M | 62 | 13 |
| Child care and preschools | 30 | #1,331 of 1,611 | 13 | 6.4 | $572K | 57 | 16 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 24 | #1,160 of 1,302 | 11 | 5.4 | $1.8M | 59 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 22 | #1,379 of 1,472 | 15 | 7.4 | $185K | 27 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $3M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $4.1M | 244 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $13.1M | 155 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $5.4M | 288 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $11.4M | 91 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $13.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $13.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $52.5M | Too few | 15 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $18.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $20.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 7 |
Household spending in Gibson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $18.2M | $892 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $59.7M | $2,933 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $67.8M | $3,332 | 82 |
| Groceries | $114.5M | $5,622 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $16.3M | $801 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.4M | $365 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.8M | $581 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.3M | $999 | 78 |
| Pets | $15.9M | $779 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34.2M | $1,680 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $51.1M | $2,511 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $52.5M | $2,577 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $27M | $1,327 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $282.2M | $13,860 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Gibson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 51,779+2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 20,360
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 603 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 84
- Median household income
- $62,755+45.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,915
- Median home value
- $156,900
- Jobs located here
- 14,756
- Daytime population
- 43,637Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Gibson County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Gibson County at 51,779 people in 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 20,360 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 45.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Gibson County, TN spend?
Households in Gibson County spend about $282.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $114.5M on groceries and $67.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Gibson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Gibson County, TN?
Of the business types scored in Gibson County, real estate agents and brokers (75); real estate businesses (75); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #84 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Gibson County, TN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Gibson County is $62,755, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $156,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Gibson County, each ranked against other counties.
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