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Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 5,825. The median household income is $52,386 and the median age is 42.3.
5,825
Population
26
People / sq mi
$52,386
Median Income
42.3
Median Age
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 covers 222 sq mi of land at 26.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 45.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,386
Median Household Income
$34,818
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$140,100
Median Home Value
$943
Median Rent
68.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.6%
High School+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 serves a community with a population of 5,825 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 is $52,386, with a per capita income of $34,818. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 is 85.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 45.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5, 88.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 is $140,100, with a median rent of $943. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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Data for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1700041).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.