Gibson County, Tennessee

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Gibson County, Tennessee
General Information
Name Gibson County, Tennessee
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Total 49674
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Gibson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,674. Its county seat is Trenton. The county was named for John H. Gibson, a soldier of the Natchez Expedition and the War of 1812.

History[edit | edit source]

Gibson County was established in 1823. The county was named in honor of John H. Gibson, who was a soldier in the Natchez Expedition and the War of 1812. The county seat, Trenton, was established in 1825.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 604 square miles (1,560 km²), of which 603 square miles (1,560 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (0.2%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 49,674 people, 19,000 households, and 13,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 82 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 21,000 housing units at an average density of 35 per square mile (14/km²).

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Education[edit | edit source]

Gibson County is served by several school districts, including the Gibson County Special School District and the Humboldt City Schools.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

  • James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States, practiced law in Gibson County.
  • Casey Jones, a famous railroad engineer, was born in the county.

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