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Gary City

Texas · 311 residents · 1.898 sq mi
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Gary City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
+3%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
−1%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2363113864605351990201020202024Gary City
2024407
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,968
+16%since 2000
from $17,151 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade34.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(295)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(291)
Black1.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(39)
Diversity Score
13
+156%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+6%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gary City, Texas?

Gary City, Texas has about 311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gary City, Texas earns about $52,917 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Gary City, Texas?

About 3.0% 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 9.0% 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 35 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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