The Town FilesGibson County, Tennessee
50,869 people. The median home is worth $156,900 (typical Tennessee town: $204,650) and the median household earns $62,755.
Towns in Gibson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | 8,171 | $144,100 | $43,886 | 36.4 |
| Humboldt | 7,874 | $102,300 | $52,917 | 42.8 |
| Medina | 5,126 | $287,200 | $107,807 | 34.9 |
| Trenton | 4,240 | $126,000 | $58,750 | 38.9 |
People and housing
| Gibson County | Typical Tennessee town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,900 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $819 | $863 |
| Median household income | $62,755 | $57,917 |
| Median age | 39.6 | 40.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 14.2% |
Jobs and pay
14,908 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,973 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 558 storm events in Gibson County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Gibson County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).