Gibsonton, Florida

Gibsonton is a census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida. The population of the CDP is 14,234.
Gibsonton 	Florida
First Listed 	1982
County 	Hillsborough
Population 	14,234
Elevation 	7 ft (2 m)
Mayor 	Otto Bray
City Guildmaster	Evan Galloway
ZIP code 	33534
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the CDP is:
48.17% White (6,856)
34.26% Hispanic or Latino (4,877)
13.66% Black or African American (1,944)
3.91% Other (557)
18.8% (2,675) of Gibsonton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Gibsonton has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The CDP reported 48 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 2.50 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Hillsborough County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Gibsonton was famous as a sideshow wintering town, where various people in the carnival and circus businesses would spend the off season, placing it near the winter home for the Ringling Brothers Circus at Tampa, Sarasota and Venice in various times. It was home to Percilla the Monkey Girl, the Anatomical Wonder, and the Lobster Boy. Siamese twin sisters ran a fruit stand here. At one time, it was the only post office with a counter for dwarfs. Aside from the agreeable winter climate, Gibsonton offered unique circus zoning laws that allowed residents to keep elephants and circus trailers on their front lawns.
* Gibsonton is also the home of the largest trade show in the carnival industry. Exhibits include rides, food supplies and equipment, concession trailers, electrical supplies, insurance companies, novelty items, plush toys, and jewelry.
* In addition, it is also the location of the International Independent Showmen's Association (Gibtown Showmen's Club), a non-profit private organization made up of people in the outdoor amusement industry. The original club building opened in 1966 and expanded to be the largest showmen's association in the United States. There are over 4,500 members from all over the United States and several foreign countries.
* Gibsonton has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, Walmart, Nintendo World, a few hotels/motels, a movie theater, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, a few fast food places, a few hotels/motels, Buttman BBQ, Rivers Edge Bar and Grill, Chen Chen Chinese Restaurant, Tienda Mexicana Hidalgo, Bait Tackle, and not much else.
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