Gary Population

2010–2026

225

2026 projection

0.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Gary. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026225-10.44%
2025226+10.44%
2024225+10.45%
2023224-10.44%
2022225-20.88%
2021227+10.44%
2020226+2411.88%
2019202-31.46%
2018205-20.97%
2017207+10.49%

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Gary Demographics

38.5median age

Median age

Female30.8 yrs
Male43.3 yrs

Adults

188
39 seniors · 21%149 other adults

Sex

Female 49.6% · 133Male 50.4% · 135

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Gary Income

$83,750median household income

Median household income

$83,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,500

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.2%

About 1 in 19 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Gary Marital Status

74% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married74%74%74%
Never married22%23%21%
Divorced2%4%1%
Widowed1%0%3%
Separated<1%0%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201