Gibsland, Louisiana
Town · Population 746 · #182 in Louisiana
About Gibsland
Set in the northwestern part of Louisiana, Gibsland is a tiny community, home to 746 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Gibsland holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.63 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 284 residents per square mile.
📰 Gibsland News Today
- Robert Thomas, Jr. Obituary August 11, 2026 - rose-neath.com rose-neath.com · Aug 11
- Gibsland mayor says town's finances improving, rejects changing to 'village' westcentralsbest.com · Aug 10
- Gibsland Bancshares, Inc. to Acquire Marion State Bank Lincoln Parish Journal · May 18
- Gibsland-Coleman High School MaxPreps · Mar 13
- Where Bonnie and Clyde died—and still live on Encyclopedia Britannica · Jul 28
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What Makes Gibsland Unique
- The only place in America named Gibsland — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Gibsland
- Gibsland-Coleman High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)746
Rank in state#182 of 304
Land area2.63 sq mi
Density284/sq mi
Coordinates32.5402, -93.0553