The Town FilesGibson County, Indiana
33,000 people. The median home is worth $180,000 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $67,573.
Towns in Gibson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | 8,301 | $128,700 | $57,618 | 38.0 |
| Fort Branch | 2,965 | $195,900 | $58,707 | 35.1 |
People and housing
| Gibson County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,000 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $935 | $888 |
| Median household income | $67,573 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
21,424 jobs in 2024, average pay $67,856 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,011 storm events in Gibson County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Gibson County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
| March 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1828: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).