Gary Population

2010–2026

238

2026 projection

1.3% since 2020 (increase)

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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.
202623800.00%
2025238+10.42%
2024237-20.84%
2023239+31.27%
2022236+20.85%
2021234-10.43%
2020235+73.07%
2019228+10.44%
201822700.00%
2017227+31.34%

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Gary Demographics

61median age

Median age

Female61.5 yrs
Male56 yrs

Adults

218
95 seniors · 44%123 other adults

Sex

Female 51.2% · 126Male 48.8% · 120

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 2 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

$51,875median household income

Median household income

$51,875

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$32,500

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.5%

About 1 in 12 residents

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

Gary Marital Status

51% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married51%48%54%
Never married24%36%13%
Divorced12%13%11%
Widowed13%4%23%
Separated0%0%0%

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