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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gary City

Texas · 303 residents · 1.898 sq mi
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Gary City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,800. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

303
+10%since 1990
from 276 in 1990
1990 – 2025
160 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 145 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
−1%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2363113864605351990201020202024Gary City
2024407
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,219
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,151
+99%since 1990
from $8,601 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
14.0% rent
1.7
+3%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(295)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score4.9%(15)
5
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−4%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gary City, Texas?

Gary City, Texas has about 303 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gary City, Texas?

The typical household in Gary City, Texas earns about $24,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gary City, Texas expensive?

In Gary City, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Gary City, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gary City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gary City, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Gary City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gary City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gary City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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