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Gary City

Texas · 335 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 $32,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
335
+11%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
−15%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2363113864605351990201020202024Gary City
2024407
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,361
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,168
Unchangedsince 2000
from $17,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
13.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(275)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(16)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score21.7%(73)
Diversity Score
22
+342%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gary City, Texas?

Gary City, Texas has about 335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gary City, Texas earns about $32,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Gary City, Texas?

About 19.8% 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 40.3% 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 59 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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