Gibson township, Pennsylvania
Gibson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gibson township is a geographic entity located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,010. The land area covers 31.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,010 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 436 | ±57 | 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 | 646 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 436 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 210 | ±53 |
| Median Home Value | $225,800 | ±$24,866 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,112 | ±$38 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,600 | ±$9,155 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,355 | ±$7,691 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 85 | ±50 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 483 | ±90 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±6.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWNSHIP OF GIBSON
GUS Population: 1,008 (2024)
ID: 209418
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY-TREASURER
11452 ST RT 92, SOUTH GIBSON PA 18842
|
|
GUS Population: 38,100 (2024)
ID: 133457
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 218, MONTROSE PA 18801-0218
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | New Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | New Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | New Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Carbondale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-09 | Simpson, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Forest City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Forest City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Factoryville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Factoryville, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keystone College
|
College | 16.8 mi away | One College Green, La Plume, PA, 18440-0200 |
5709458000
|
|
PLEASANT MOUNT PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.4 mi away | 375 GREAT BEND TURNPIKE, PLEASANT MOUNT, PA, 18453 |
(570) 448-2573
|
|
Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center
|
College Vocational | 17.8 mi away | 2380 Elk Lake School Road, Springville, PA, 18844 |
5702789229
|
|
FOREST CITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 11.2 mi away | 531 MAIN STREET, FOREST CITY, PA, 18421 |
(570) 785-5590
|
|
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
|
College Vocational | 21.9 mi away | 3201 Rockwell Ave, Scranton, PA, 18508 |
5703468728
|
|
SUSQUEHANNA FREE LIBRARY
|
Library | 12.2 mi away | 83 ERIE BLVD., SUITE C, SUSQUEHANNA, PA, 18847 |
(570) 853-4106
|
|
Johnson College
|
College | 22.1 mi away | 3427 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA, 18508-1495 |
5703426404
|
|
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FREE LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.0 mi away | 458 HIGH SCHOOL RD, MONTROSE, PA, 18801 |
(570) 278-1881
|
|
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
|
College | 22.7 mi away | 120 Ridge View Drive, Dunmore, PA, 18512-1602 |
5709632500
|
|
NORTHERN WAYNE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.5 mi away | 11 LIBRARY ROAD, LAKEWOOD, PA, 18439 |
(570) 798-2444
|
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 PLEASANT MT 1 W, PA US, located 8.8 miles from Gibson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0° | 11.9° | 20.5° | 3.50" | 17.3" |
| February | 31.6° | 12.5° | 22.0° | 3.02" | 17.7" |
| March | 39.6° | 19.9° | 29.7° | 3.57" | 13.0" |
| April | 53.0° | 31.0° | 42.0° | 4.22" | 1.3" |
| May | 65.1° | 42.5° | 53.8° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 72.9° | 51.5° | 62.2° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.3° | 56.0° | 66.7° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.6° | 54.5° | 65.0° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.0° | 47.1° | 58.0° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.9° | 36.3° | 46.6° | 4.97" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.7° | 26.9° | 35.8° | 3.83" | 4.9" |
| December | 33.9° | 18.6° | 26.3° | 3.97" | 14.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harford CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Lakeside CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Union Dale borough | Borough | 7.7 mi | — |
| Thompson borough | Borough | 8.3 mi | — |
| Hop Bottom borough | Borough | 9.1 mi | — |
| New Milford borough | Borough | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4211529024. • 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.