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Gary

West Virginia · 968 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 $23,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $30,400. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
968
+6%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,151 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.4
+6%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5557739921K1K1990201020202024Gary
2024861
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,594
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,087
+14%since 2000
from $13,233 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.9%
−71.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(681)
Black27.7%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.9%(502)
Diversity Score
52
−12%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
18.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gary, West Virginia?

Gary, West Virginia has about 968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gary, West Virginia earns about $23,594 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 $30,400, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Gary, West Virginia?

About 6.9% 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 24.6% of people in Gary, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gary, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gary, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 387 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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