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The City of Gary had a population of 68,113 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Gary ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Indiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Gary is located at latitude 41.5934 and longitude -87.3464 in Lake County. The formal boundaries for the City of Gary encompass a land area of 49.87 sq. miles and a water area of 7.31 sq. miles. Lake County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Gary has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Gary is located within Township of Calumet, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lake County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,113 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,364 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 41 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,731 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,453 |
| Median Home Value | $94,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 37,816 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,356 (35.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,871 (36.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,589 (28.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 27,227 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 15,811 (58.1%) |
The table below compares Gary to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 11 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 327 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 935 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 854 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 104 | 89th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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