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Gary

Minnesota · 227 residents · 0.584 sq mi
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Gary is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $98,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
+6%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161722282843401990201020202024Gary
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,333
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,783
+109%since 2000
from $15,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+63%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(10)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other6.1%(14)
Diversity Score26.1%(59)
Diversity Score
26
+1022%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gary, Minnesota?

Gary, Minnesota has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gary, Minnesota?

The typical household in Gary, Minnesota earns about $73,333 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 $98,600.

How educated are people in Gary, Minnesota?

About 14.5% 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 3.7% 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 49 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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