Gibsonton, FL Demographics

A map of Gibsonton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,479	6,717	39.9%	36.2%
White	7,267	7,056	38.7%	38.0%
Black	2,839	3,494	15.1%	18.8%
Multiracial	854	782	4.6%	4.2%
Asian	210	337	1.1%	1.8%
Native American/Other	105	180	0.6%	1.0%

Gibsonton, Florida has an estimated population of 18,754, a slight increase from the 18,566 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.9% Hispanic, 38.7% White, 15.1% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gibsonton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gibsonton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gibsonton, that probability was 68.7% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gibsonton is ranked the 221st most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Gibsonton was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gibsonton's White Population

7,267 residents of Gibsonton, or 38.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gibsonton is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Gibsonton ranks 767th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibsonton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Gibsonton's population has increased from 38.0% to 38.7%.

Gibsonton is more White than neighboring Progress Village (31.4% White), and Palm River-Clair Mel (26.9% White). Gibsonton is less White than neighboring Apollo Beach (55.8% White), Riverview (43.8% White), and Sun City Center (70.8% White).

Gibsonton's Black Population

2,839 residents of Gibsonton, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gibsonton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Gibsonton ranks 213th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibsonton's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Black residents' share of Gibsonton's population has decreased from 18.8% to 15.1%.

Gibsonton is more Black than neighboring Sun City Center (13.6% Black). Gibsonton is less Black than neighboring Progress Village (39.6% Black), Apollo Beach (15.2% Black), Riverview (21.8% Black), and Palm River-Clair Mel (19.8% Black).

Gibsonton's Asian Population

210 residents of Gibsonton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gibsonton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Gibsonton ranks 349th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibsonton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Asian residents' share of Gibsonton's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.1%.

Gibsonton is less Asian than neighboring Progress Village (4.1% Asian), Apollo Beach (2% Asian), Riverview (4.8% Asian), Palm River-Clair Mel (4.4% Asian), and Sun City Center (1.3% Asian).

Gibsonton's Hispanic Population

7,479 residents of Gibsonton, or 39.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gibsonton is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Gibsonton ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibsonton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Gibsonton's population has increased from 36.2% to 39.9%.

Gibsonton is more Hispanic than neighboring Progress Village (20.4% Hispanic), Apollo Beach (17.9% Hispanic), Riverview (24.5% Hispanic), and Sun City Center (11.8% Hispanic). Gibsonton is less Hispanic than neighboring Palm River-Clair Mel (43.8% Hispanic).

Gibsonton's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Gibsonton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gibsonton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gibsonton ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibsonton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gibsonton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Gibsonton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apollo Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), and Riverview (0.5% Native American/Other). Gibsonton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Progress Village (2.6% Native American/Other), and Sun City Center (1.2% Native American/Other).

Gibsonton's Multiracial Population

854 residents of Gibsonton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gibsonton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gibsonton ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gibsonton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Gibsonton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Gibsonton is more Multiracial than neighboring Progress Village (1.9% Multiracial), Riverview (4.5% Multiracial), Palm River-Clair Mel (4.5% Multiracial), and Sun City Center (1.4% Multiracial). Gibsonton is less Multiracial than neighboring Apollo Beach (8.6% 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.