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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gary

West Virginia · 1,355 residents · 0.841 sq mi
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Gary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,350. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $16,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,355
+48%vs 2000
vs 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,611 / sq mi
+48%vs 2000
vs 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 49.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5557739921K1K1990201020202024Gary
2024861
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,350
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,857 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,897
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,233 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.5%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$16,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$239
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $286 in 2000
US average: $450
89.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
10.3% rent
1.0
+11%vs 2000
vs 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(560)
Black35.3%(324)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(539)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(917)
Black31.6%(428)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(9)
Diversity Score57.7%(782)
58
−2%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.6%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gary, West Virginia?

Gary, West Virginia has about 1,355 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gary, West Virginia?

The typical household in Gary, West Virginia earns about $17,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gary, West Virginia expensive?

In Gary, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $16,500, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Gary, West Virginia?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gary, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gary, West Virginia?

About 22.5% of people in Gary, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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