Gibbstown, NJ Demographics

A map of Gibbstown's Population by Race

Gibbstown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,685, a decrease from the 3,822 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gibbstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gibbstown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gibbstown, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gibbstown is ranked the 351st most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gibbstown was ranked the 344th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gibbstown's White Population

3,165 residents of Gibbstown, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gibbstown is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Gibbstown ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibbstown's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Gibbstown's population has decreased from 86.9% to 85.9%.

Gibbstown is more White than neighboring Paulsboro (37% White), Eddystone (65.6% White), Norwood (84.9% White), and Folcroft (38% White). Gibbstown is less White than neighboring Mickleton (91.6% White).

Gibbstown's Black Population

164 residents of Gibbstown, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gibbstown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Gibbstown ranks 377th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibbstown's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. Black residents' share of Gibbstown's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.5%.

Gibbstown is more Black than neighboring Mickleton (1.6% Black), and Norwood (1% Black). Gibbstown is less Black than neighboring Paulsboro (31.9% Black), Eddystone (19.8% Black), and Folcroft (47.4% Black).

Gibbstown's Asian Population

32 residents of Gibbstown, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gibbstown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Gibbstown ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibbstown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Asian residents' share of Gibbstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Gibbstown is more Asian than neighboring Mickleton (0% Asian), and Eddystone (0.2% Asian). Gibbstown is less Asian than neighboring Paulsboro (2.8% Asian), Norwood (5.2% Asian), and Folcroft (1.7% Asian).

Gibbstown's Hispanic Population

211 residents of Gibbstown, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gibbstown is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Gibbstown ranks 598th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibbstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Gibbstown's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.7%.

Gibbstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Mickleton (4.4% Hispanic). Gibbstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Paulsboro (19.8% Hispanic), Eddystone (10.9% Hispanic), Norwood (7.3% Hispanic), and Folcroft (7.2% Hispanic).

Gibbstown's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Gibbstown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gibbstown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Gibbstown ranks 594th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibbstown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gibbstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Gibbstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mickleton (0% Native American/Other), Eddystone (0% Native American/Other), and Norwood (0% Native American/Other). Gibbstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paulsboro (0.5% Native American/Other), and Folcroft (1% Native American/Other).

Gibbstown's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Gibbstown, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gibbstown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gibbstown ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibbstown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gibbstown's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.7%.

Gibbstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Mickleton (2.4% Multiracial), and Norwood (1.7% Multiracial). Gibbstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Paulsboro (7.9% Multiracial), Eddystone (3.5% Multiracial), and Folcroft (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.