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Gary

Indiana · 80,294 residents · 49.932 sq mi
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Gary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,846. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 22,452 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,600. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,294
−22%since 2000
from 102,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,608 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+9%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K78K92K107K121K1990201020202024Gary
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,846
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,195 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,383
+7%since 2000
from $14,383 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(10,338)
Black83.4%(85,704)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(5,065)
Asian0.1%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(34,714)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(7,151)
Black83.9%(67,363)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(4,128)
Asian0.2%(156)
Other2.2%(1,796)
Diversity Score36.3%(29,146)
Diversity Score
36
+7%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gary, Indiana?

Gary, Indiana has about 80,294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gary, Indiana?

The typical household in Gary, Indiana earns about $27,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gary, Indiana expensive?

In Gary, Indiana, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Gary, Indiana?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gary, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gary, Indiana?

About 34.2% of people in Gary, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gary, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gary, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36,352 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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