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Gas City

Indiana · 5,965 residents · 5.027 sq mi
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Gas City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
5,965
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Gas City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,769
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,940 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,464
+6%since 2000
from $18,295 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(5,751)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(90)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(296)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(5,641)
Black0.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(143)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0.6%(36)
Diversity Score10.5%(624)
Diversity Score
10
+110%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gas City, Indiana?

Gas City, Indiana has about 5,965 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gas City, Indiana?

The typical household in Gas City, Indiana earns about $40,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gas City, Indiana expensive?

In Gas City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Gas City, Indiana?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gas City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gas City, Indiana?

About 19.5% of people in Gas City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gas City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gas City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 331 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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