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Gary

Minnesota · 226 residents (2025 est.) · 0.584 sq mi
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Gary has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $151,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 172%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
+25%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
459 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:226 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1161722282843401990201020202024Gary
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,004
+104%since 2000
from $15,683 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+47.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
−1%since 2010
from 0.283 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+118%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(207)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(11)
Diversity Score46%(123)
Diversity Score
46
+1880%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gary, Minnesota?

Gary, Minnesota has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gary, Minnesota?

The typical household in Gary, Minnesota earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gary, Minnesota expensive?

In Gary, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $151,100.

How educated are people in Gary, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Gary, Minnesota?

About 5.2% of people in Gary, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gary, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gary, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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