Gibbon city, Minnesota
Gibbon city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gibbon city is a geographic entity located in Sibley County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 794. The land area covers 0.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 794 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±10.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 372 | ±71 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 405 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 372 | ±71 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $102,700 | ±$25,879 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$235 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,278 | ±$10,810 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,499 | ±$5,683 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 163 | ±68 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.1% | ±7.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 363 | ±80 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.5% | ±8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 788 (2024)
ID: 167645
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 106, GIBBON MN 55335-0106
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GUS Population: 15,194 (2024)
ID: 167379
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 256, 400 COURT AVENUE, GAYLORD MN 55334-0256
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GIBBON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WINTHROP, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | WINTHROP, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BUFFALO LAKE, MN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | NEW ULM, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | NEW ULM, MN | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-17 | NEW ULM, MN | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-13 | GAYLORD, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Martin Luther College
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College | 16.0 mi away | 1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm, MN, 56073-3965 |
5073548221211
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GIBBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 1050 ADAMS AVE, GIBBON, MN, 55335 |
(507) 834-6640
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WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 305 N. MAIN ST., WINTHROP, MN, 55396 |
(507) 647-5308
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FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 101 1ST STREET SE, FAIRFAX, MN, 55332 |
(507) 426-7269
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GAYLORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 428 MAIN AVE, GAYLORD, MN, 55334 |
(507) 237-2280
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NEW ULM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 17 NORTH BROADWAY, NEW ULM, MN, 56073 |
(507) 359-8331
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BROWNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 335 3RD STREET SOUTH, BROWNTON, MN, 55312 |
(320) 328-5900
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HECTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 126 MAIN ST S, HECTOR, MN, 55342 |
(320) 848-2841
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SLEEPY EYE: DYCKMAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 345 WEST MAIN STREET, SLEEPY EYE, MN, 56085 |
(507) 794-7655
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MORGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 210 VERNON AVENUE, MORGAN, MN, 56266 |
(507) 249-3153
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW ULM 2 SE, MN US, located 16.2 miles from Gibbon city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5° | 7.0° | 15.3° | 0.67" | 7.8" |
| February | 28.6° | 11.3° | 19.9° | 0.93" | 6.9" |
| March | 41.4° | 23.8° | 32.6° | 1.57" | 6.0" |
| April | 57.1° | 36.0° | 46.6° | 2.94" | 1.5" |
| May | 69.3° | 48.5° | 58.9° | 4.07" | 0.1" |
| June | 78.8° | 58.8° | 68.8° | 5.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 62.5° | 72.3° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 59.6° | 69.7° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.4° | 52.0° | 62.7° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.6° | 39.1° | 49.3° | 2.40" | 0.5" |
| November | 42.7° | 25.6° | 34.2° | 1.51" | 6.5" |
| December | 28.5° | 13.3° | 20.9° | 0.90" | 9.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbon city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Winthrop city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Lafayette city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Fairfax city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Stewart city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
| Essig CDP | CDP | 14.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2714323678. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.