Gas City, IN

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Gas City Overview

6,099
TOTAL POPULATION
2,735
MALE POPULATION
3,364
FEMALE POPULATION
81.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,670
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,352
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,778
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,891
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gas City Zip Codes

Gas City Area Codes

Race in Gas City

The most populous races in Gas City are White / Caucasian (5,531 | 90.7%), Two or more Races (361 | 5.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (351 | 5.8%).
Race in Gas City
Race# Population% Population
Asian841.4%
Black / African American1081.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3515.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,53190.7%
Two or more Races3615.9%
Some other Race150.3%
Total6,099100.0%

Ancestry in Gas City

The most populous ancestries reported in Gas City are German (1,131 | 18.5%), American (834 | 13.7%), Irish (572 | 9.4%), Mexican (347 | 5.7%), and English (328 | 5.4%), together accounting for 52.7% of all Gas City residents.
Ancestry in Gas City
Ancestry# Population% Population
African160.3%
American83413.7%
Apache1542.5%
Blackfeet20.0%
Cape Verdean160.3%
Cherokee140.2%
Dutch661.1%
English3285.4%
European1612.6%
French1021.7%
German1,13118.5%
German Russian200.3%
Indonesian340.6%
Irish5729.4%
Italian1322.2%
Mexican3475.7%
Polish400.7%
Scandinavian801.3%
Scotch-Irish470.8%
Scottish390.6%
Sri Lankan500.8%
Subsaharan African160.3%
Swedish90.2%
Swiss150.3%
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Immigrants in Gas City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gas City came from Asia (66 | 1.1%), South Eastern Asia (66 | 1.1%), Vietnam (32 | 0.5%), England (9 | 0.2%), and Europe (9 | 0.2%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Gas City residents.
Immigrants in Gas City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia661.1%
England90.2%
Europe90.2%
Northern Europe90.2%
South Eastern Asia661.1%
Vietnam320.5%
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Sex and Age in Gas City

Sex and Age in Gas City

The most populous age groups in Gas City are 85 Years and over (292 | 10.7%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (337 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83 (3.0%)194 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years279 (10.2%)154 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years47 (1.7%)286 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Years256 (9.4%)337 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Years69 (2.5%)34 (1.0%)
25 to 29 Years239 (8.7%)121 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years126 (4.6%)142 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years84 (3.1%)238 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years167 (6.1%)231 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years215 (7.9%)205 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years116 (4.2%)290 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years261 (9.5%)214 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years124 (4.5%)173 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years90 (3.3%)234 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years172 (6.3%)122 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years49 (1.8%)64 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years66 (2.4%)195 (5.8%)
85 Years and over292 (10.7%)130 (3.9%)
Total2,735 (100.0%)3,364 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gas City

Median Family Size in Gas City

The median family size in Gas City is 2.82 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,214 | 68.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (405 | 22.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gas City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,214 (68.5%)2.98
Single Male/Father153 (8.6%)2.61
Single Female/Mother405 (22.9%)2.42
Total Families1,772 (100.0%)2.82

Median Household Size in Gas City

The median household size in Gas City is 2.35 persons per household, with single male/father households (153 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.07 persons per household. non-family households (790 | 30.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gas City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,214 (47.4%)3.01
Single Male/Father153 (6.0%)3.07
Single Female/Mother405 (15.8%)2.45
Non-family790 (30.8%)1.14
Total Households2,562 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gas City

Out of a total of 2,562 households in Gas City, 1,772 (69.2%) are family households, while 790 (30.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 789, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 693.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gas City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-693 (27.1%)
2-Person Households789 (30.8%)88 (3.4%)
3-Person Households491 (19.2%)9 (0.4%)
4-Person Households411 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households57 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,772 (69.2%)790 (30.8%)

Female Fertility in Gas City

Fertility by Age in Gas City

Average fertility rate in Gas City is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gas City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)34.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gas City

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gas City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Gas City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gas City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)27.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gas City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gas City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Gas City

Income Overview in Gas City

Per Capita Income in Gas City is $27,670, while median incomes of families and households are $71,352 and $58,778 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,099$27,670
Median Family Income1,772$71,352
Mean Family Income1,772$77,875
Median Household Income2,562$58,778
Mean Household Income2,562$66,648
Income Deficit1,772$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,09939.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,09960.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,0990.39

Earnings by Sex in Gas City

Average Earnings in Gas City are $33,900, $40,554 for men and $24,719 for women, a difference of 39.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Gas City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,453 (48.2%)$40,554
Female1,563 (51.8%)$24,719
Total3,016 (100.0%)$33,900

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gas City

The most common earnings brackets in Gas City are $100,000+ for men (208 | 14.3%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (169 | 10.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gas City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less81 (5.6%)163 (10.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99921 (1.5%)99 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499111 (7.6%)8 (0.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)77 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49942 (2.9%)37 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99930 (2.1%)17 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (0.5%)169 (10.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (0.7%)55 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49916 (1.1%)34 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (1.0%)138 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999192 (13.2%)78 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99964 (4.4%)65 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999119 (8.2%)165 (10.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999112 (7.7%)129 (8.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999174 (12.0%)61 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99959 (4.1%)128 (8.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99980 (5.5%)86 (5.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (0.9%)10 (0.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99998 (6.7%)10 (0.6%)
$100,000+208 (14.3%)34 (2.2%)
Total1,453 (100.0%)1,563 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gas City

Average earnings in Gas City are $45,195 for men and $32,984 for women, a difference of 27.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,041, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,261. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,038, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $18,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gas City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$38,261$18,500
College or Associate's Degree$54,041$35,714
Bachelor's Degree$44,000$39,925
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,195$32,984

Family Income in Gas City

Family Income Brackets in Gas City

According to the Gas City family income data, there are 555 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.3% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gas City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000412.3%
$10,000 to $14,999352.0%
$15,000 to $24,999573.2%
$25,000 to $34,999603.4%
$35,000 to $49,99924613.9%
$50,000 to $74,99955531.3%
$75,000 to $99,99936320.5%
$100,000 to $149,99935620.1%
$150,000 to $199,999512.9%
$200,000+50.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gas City

4-person families (310 | 17.5%) account for the highest median family income in Gas City with $135,201 per family, while 2-person families (789 | 44.5%) have the highest median income of $34,104 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gas City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families789 (44.5%)$68,207
3-Person Families592 (33.4%)$70,116
4-Person Families310 (17.5%)$135,201
5-Person Families57 (3.2%)$0
6-Person Families24 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,772 (100.0%)$71,352

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gas City

The median family income in Gas City is $71,352, with families comprising 3+ earners (260) having the highest median family income of $135,586, while families with no earners (432) have the lowest median family income of $48,636, accounting for 14.7% and 24.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gas City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners432 (24.4%)$48,636
1 Earner436 (24.6%)$68,036
2 Earners644 (36.3%)$73,714
3+ Earners260 (14.7%)$135,586
Total1,772 (100.0%)$71,352

Household Income in Gas City

Household Income Brackets in Gas City

With 648 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Gas City, accounting for 25.3% of all households. In contrast, only 41 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gas City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001515.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991435.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992419.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991776.9%
$35,000 to $49,99936414.2%
$50,000 to $74,99964825.3%
$75,000 to $99,99937414.6%
$100,000 to $149,99936914.4%
$150,000 to $199,999512.0%
$200,000+411.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gas City

The median household income in Gas City is $58,778, with the highest median household income of $71,163 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 944 households (36.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (0.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gas City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (0.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years820 (32.0%)$56,500
45 to 64 Years944 (36.8%)$71,163
65+ Years791 (30.9%)$43,726
Total2,562 (100.0%)$58,778

Poverty in Gas City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gas City

With 16.3% poverty level for males and 16.7% for females among the residents of Gas City, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (38.6%) and 31 females (58.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (38.6%)34 (17.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (29.4%)
6 to 11 Years69 (24.1%)63 (38.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)43 (20.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years51 (22.6%)31 (58.5%)
25 to 34 Years31 (8.5%)87 (33.1%)
35 to 44 Years96 (38.3%)48 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)19 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years112 (29.5%)87 (22.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)68 (19.1%)
75 Years and over48 (12.0%)57 (15.8%)
Total439 (16.3%)557 (16.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gas City

According to the poverty statistics in Gas City, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (61.5%)160 (82.5%)
5 Years11 (100.0%)48 (70.6%)
6 to 11 Years217 (75.9%)101 (61.6%)
12 to 14 Years29 (100.0%)165 (79.3%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years82 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years175 (77.4%)22 (41.5%)
25 to 34 Years334 (91.5%)176 (66.9%)
35 to 44 Years155 (61.8%)417 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years321 (100.0%)476 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years268 (70.5%)295 (77.2%)
65 to 74 Years258 (100.0%)288 (80.9%)
75 Years and over351 (88.0%)305 (84.3%)
Total2,263 (83.8%)2,771 (83.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gas City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gas City show that 6.6% or 80 of the total 1,214 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.8%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 17 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gas City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children663 (93.0%)50 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children411 (96.0%)17 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children60 (82.2%)13 (17.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,134 (93.4%)80 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gas City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gas City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)44 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)44 (10.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gas City

The poverty data for Gas City shows that 80 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 44 of the single-parent households (7.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (17.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 household (9.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gas City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children50 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (4.0%)44 (9.9%)
3 or 4 Children13 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80 (6.6%)44 (7.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Gas City

Employment by Class of Employer in Gas City

Among the 2,571 employed individuals in Gas City, private company employees (1,905 | 74.1%), local government employees (216 | 8.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (159 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gas City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,90574.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)361.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1586.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1596.2%
Local Government Employees2168.4%
State Government Employees80.3%
Federal Government Employees893.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,571100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gas City

According to the labor force statistics for Gas City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,002), 57.8% or 2,891 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.8% or 312 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 99.4% or 716 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 54.5% or 169 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gas City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years310 (57.5%)169 (54.5%)
20 to 24 Years86 (83.5%)29 (33.7%)
25 to 29 Years343 (95.3%)10 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years181 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years716 (99.4%)68 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years684 (82.8%)19 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years290 (61.1%)18 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years141 (47.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years129 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,891 (57.8%)312 (10.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gas City

According to labor force statistics for Gas City, 79.9% of individuals (2,354) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,946) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 115 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 557 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 52.4% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gas City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (13.0%)85 (52.4%)
High School Diploma828 (78.6%)24 (2.3%)
College / Associate Degree949 (85.3%)100 (9.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher557 (90.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,354 (79.9%)144 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gas City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gas City are Management (203 | 7.9%), Community & Social Service (189 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (136 | 5.3%), Business & Financial (117 | 4.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (106 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gas City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gas City, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (73.9%), Education Instruction & Library (55.7%), and Community & Social Service (39.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management150 (73.9%)53 (26.1%)
Business & Financial19 (16.2%)98 (83.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 75 (39.7%)114 (60.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library59 (55.7%)47 (44.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16 (34.0%)31 (66.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)136 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)244 (37.0%)416 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)1,233 (47.8%)1,347 (52.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gas City are Healthcare Support (171 | 6.6%), Personal Care & Service (92 | 3.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (73 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (49 | 1.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (36 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Gas City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gas City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (78.1%), and Healthcare Support (68.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support54 (31.6%)117 (68.4%)
Security & Protection49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving16 (21.9%)57 (78.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Total (Category)135 (32.1%)286 (67.9%)
Total (Overall)1,233 (47.8%)1,347 (52.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gas City are Sales & Related (406 | 15.7%), and Office & Administration (374 | 14.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gas City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related70 (17.2%)336 (82.8%)
Office & Administration161 (43.0%)213 (57.0%)
Total (Category)231 (29.6%)549 (70.4%)
Total (Overall)1,233 (47.8%)1,347 (52.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gas City are Construction & Extraction (147 | 5.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (68 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gas City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,233 (47.8%)1,347 (52.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gas City are Material Moving (222 | 8.6%), Production (213 | 8.3%), and Transportation (69 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gas City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production201 (94.4%)12 (5.6%)
Transportation52 (75.4%)17 (24.6%)
Material Moving155 (69.8%)67 (30.2%)
Total (Category)408 (80.9%)96 (19.1%)
Total (Overall)1,233 (47.8%)1,347 (52.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gas City

Employment Industries in Gas City

The major employment industries in Gas City include Manufacturing (475 | 18.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (445 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (331 | 12.8%), Educational Services (216 | 8.4%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (171 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Gas City

Employment Industries by Sex in Gas City

The Gas City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (94.7%), Finance & Insurance (88.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (84.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gas City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing368 (77.5%)107 (22.5%)
Wholesale Trade13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Retail Trade160 (48.3%)171 (51.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (11.1%)120 (88.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9 (5.3%)162 (94.7%)
Professional & Scientific23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support72 (84.7%)13 (15.3%)
Educational Services96 (44.4%)120 (55.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance70 (15.7%)375 (84.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (20.3%)63 (79.7%)
Public Administration49 (45.4%)59 (54.6%)
Total1,233 (47.8%)1,347 (52.2%)

Education in Gas City

School Enrollment in Gas City

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,369 students in Gas City are high school (638 | 46.6%), elementary school (355 | 25.9%), and middle school (195 | 14.2%).
School Enrollment in Gas City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool805.8%
Kindergarten483.5%
Elementary School35525.9%
Middle School19514.2%
High School63846.6%
College / Undergraduate533.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,369100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gas City

Out of a total of 1,369 students who are enrolled in schools in Gas City, 81 (5.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,288 (94.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 32 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 27 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gas City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old422 (97.5%)11 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds323 (97.0%)10 (3.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds339 (99.7%)1 (0.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds177 (99.4%)1 (0.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total1,288 (94.1%)81 (5.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gas City

Education (233 | 28.3%), business (162 | 19.7%), liberal arts & history (105 | 12.8%), arts & humanities (81 | 9.8%), and science & technology (80 | 9.7%) are the most common fields of study among 823 individuals in Gas City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gas City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics161.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology759.1%
Social Sciences151.8%
Engineering202.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology809.7%
Business16219.7%
Education23328.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History10512.8%
Visual & Performing Arts293.5%
Communications70.9%
Arts & Humanities819.8%
Total823100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gas City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gas City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gas City are males with 2 vehicles (625, accounting for 51.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (590, making up 46.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gas City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle114 (9.3%)277 (20.6%)
2 Vehicles625 (51.1%)590 (43.8%)
3 Vehicles331 (27.0%)263 (19.5%)
4 Vehicles29 (2.4%)55 (4.1%)
5 or more Vehicles125 (10.2%)162 (12.0%)
Total1,224 (100.0%)1,347 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gas City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gas City are 15 to 19 minutes (637 commuters, 26.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (400 commuters, 16.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (341 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Gas City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1958.1%
5 to 9 Minutes2038.4%
10 to 14 Minutes40016.5%
15 to 19 Minutes63726.3%
20 to 24 Minutes34114.1%
25 to 29 Minutes512.1%
30 to 34 Minutes100.4%
35 to 39 Minutes271.1%
40 to 44 Minutes482.0%
45 to 59 Minutes2028.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1375.7%
90 or more Minutes1707.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gas City

The most common commute times in Gas City are 15 to 19 minutes (310 commuters, 25.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (327 commuters, 26.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gas City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes33 (2.8%)162 (13.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes152 (12.7%)51 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes176 (14.6%)224 (18.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes310 (25.8%)327 (26.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes148 (12.3%)193 (15.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (1.1%)38 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes10 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes20 (1.7%)7 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes25 (2.1%)23 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes102 (8.5%)100 (8.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes43 (3.6%)94 (7.7%)
90 or more Minutes170 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gas City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gas City are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (308, 25.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (211, 17.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gas City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM127 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (1.6%)29 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM121 (10.1%)10 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (0.7%)74 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM308 (25.6%)82 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM201 (16.7%)177 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM66 (5.5%)211 (17.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)206 (16.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM128 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (0.8%)189 (15.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (1.8%)15 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM62 (5.2%)170 (14.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM131 (10.9%)56 (4.6%)
Total1,202 (100.0%)1,219 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gas City

Occupancy by Ownership in Gas City

Of the total 2,562 dwellings in Gas City, owner-occupied units account for 1,949 (76.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 613 (23.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gas City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,94976.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61323.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,562100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gas City

Occupancy by Household Size in Gas City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household69327.1%
2-Person Household87734.2%
3-Person Household50019.5%
4+ Person Household49219.2%
Total Housing Units2,562100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gas City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gas City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household478 (69.0%)215 (31.0%)
2-Person Household779 (88.8%)98 (11.2%)
3-Person Household378 (75.6%)122 (24.4%)
4+ Person Household314 (63.8%)178 (36.2%)
Total Housing Units1,949 (76.1%)613 (23.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gas City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gas City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School107 (46.9%)121 (53.1%)
High School Diploma883 (80.9%)209 (19.1%)
College/Associate Degree538 (75.5%)175 (24.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher421 (79.6%)108 (20.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gas City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gas City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years31912.4%
35 to 44 Years50819.8%
45 to 54 Years47218.4%
55 to 64 Years47218.4%
65 to 74 Years35513.9%
75 to 84 Years30912.1%
85 Years and Over1275.0%
Total2,562100.0%

Housing Finances in Gas City

Median Income by Occupancy in Gas City

Median Income by Occupancy in Gas City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,949 (76.1%)$65,228
Renter-Occupied613 (23.9%)$52,019
Average2,562 (100.0%)$58,778

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gas City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gas City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00064 (3.3%)14 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99957 (2.9%)15 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99947 (2.4%)97 (15.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99953 (2.7%)60 (9.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999111 (5.7%)18 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999143 (7.3%)34 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999307 (15.8%)58 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999440 (22.6%)207 (33.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999328 (16.8%)47 (7.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999307 (15.8%)63 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more92 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,949 (100.0%)613 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gas City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gas City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300163 (8.4%)21 (3.4%)
$300 to $499369 (18.9%)32 (5.2%)
$500 to $799519 (26.6%)237 (38.7%)
$800 to $999374 (19.2%)153 (25.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499259 (13.3%)100 (16.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99973 (3.7%)19 (3.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499192 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,949 (100.0%)613 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gas City

Housing Structures in Gas City

Housing Structures in Gas City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,31390.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments291.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1224.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments461.8%
10 or more Apartments371.4%
Mobile Home / Other150.6%
Total2,562100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gas City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gas City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,906 (82.4%)407 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments28 (23.0%)94 (77.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,949 (76.1%)613 (23.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gas City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gas City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room11 (0.6%)24 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)47 (7.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms405 (20.8%)263 (42.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms941 (48.3%)169 (27.6%)
8 or more Rooms592 (30.4%)110 (17.9%)
Total1,949 (100.0%)613 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gas City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gas City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,541 (79.1%)377 (61.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity377 (19.3%)236 (38.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,949 (100.0%)613 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gas City

Household Vehicle Usage in Gas City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle34 (1.7%)104 (17.0%)
1 Vehicle589 (30.2%)270 (44.1%)
2 Vehicles796 (40.8%)174 (28.4%)
3 or more Vehicles530 (27.2%)65 (10.6%)
Total1,949 (100.0%)613 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gas City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gas City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7661,183
Median Property Value$102,400$121,800
Median Household Income$43,750$49
Monthly Housing Costs$365$0
Real Estate Taxes$682$47

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gas City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gas City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000117 (15.3%)19 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999251 (32.8%)313 (26.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999381 (49.7%)638 (53.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)179 (15.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)34 (2.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more17 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total766 (100.0%)1,183 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gas City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gas City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00096 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999145 (18.9%)25 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99998 (12.8%)66 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (8.2%)45 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999147 (19.2%)244 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99998 (12.8%)293 (24.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99976 (9.9%)230 (19.4%)
$150,000 or more43 (5.6%)231 (19.5%)
Total766 (100.0%)1,183 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gas City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gas City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x334 (43.6%)71,362 (6,032.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x174 (22.7%)521 (44.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x112 (14.6%)478 (40.4%)
4.0x or more138 (18.0%)111 (9.4%)
Total766 (100.0%)1,183 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gas City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gas City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800465 (60.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499188 (24.5%)632 (53.4%)
$800 to $1,49977 (10.1%)248 (21.0%)
Total766 (100.0%)1,183 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gas City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years356 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,274 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years112 (61.9%)69 (38.1%)
26 to 34 Years409 (74.4%)141 (25.6%)
35 to 44 Years557 (77.8%)159 (22.2%)
45 to 54 Years727 (89.1%)89 (10.9%)
55 to 64 Years640 (84.0%)122 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years614 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older761 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,450 (90.4%)580 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gas City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born356 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,274 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen112 (61.9%)69 (38.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gas City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000645 (82.9%)133 (17.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,506 (86.0%)246 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999770 (88.6%)99 (11.4%)
$100,000 and over1,287 (92.7%)102 (7.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gas City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gas City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6259 (72.8%)97 (27.3%)
6 to 18 Years633 (49.7%)655 (51.4%)
19 to 25 Years24 (13.3%)93 (51.4%)
25 to 34 Years58 (10.5%)370 (67.3%)
35 to 44 Years157 (21.9%)419 (58.5%)
45 to 54 Years193 (23.6%)583 (71.5%)
55 to 64 Years273 (35.8%)381 (50.0%)
65 to 74 Years560 (91.2%)406 (66.1%)
75 Years and over761 (100.0%)659 (86.6%)
Total2,918 (48.4%)3,663 (60.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gas City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years128 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (3.2%)32 (10.1%)
35 to 64 Years76 (8.0%)339 (25.3%)
65 to 74 Years70 (27.1%)75 (21.1%)
75 Years and over304 (76.2%)214 (59.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gas City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gas City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (3.6%)82 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years45 (17.4%)27 (7.6%)
75 Years and over241 (60.4%)54 (14.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gas City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.8%)
75 Years and over200 (50.1%)9 (2.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gas City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years128 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (1.2%)32 (10.1%)
35 to 64 Years51 (5.4%)144 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)27 (7.6%)
75 Years and over232 (58.2%)91 (25.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gas City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years69 (7.2%)197 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years25 (9.7%)62 (17.4%)
75 Years and over263 (65.9%)127 (35.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gas City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years55 (5.8%)50 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over234 (58.7%)40 (11.1%)

Technology Access in Gas City

Computing Device Access in Gas City

Computing Device Access in Gas City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,67665.4%
Smartphone2,03779.5%
Tablet1,59362.2%
No Computing Device36014.1%
Total2,562100.0%

Internet Access in Gas City

Internet Access in Gas City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.6%
Broadband Home1,92775.2%
Cellular Data Only28811.2%
Satellite Internet1264.9%
No Internet29711.6%
Total2,562100.0%

Gas City Summary

City of Gas City Indiana

Gas City, Indiana is a small city located in Grant County, Indiana. It is situated along the Mississinewa River, approximately 20 miles northeast of Marion, Indiana. The city was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1895. As of the 2010 census, the population of Gas City was 3,921.

History

The area that is now Gas City was originally inhabited by the Miami Indians. The first settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s. The city was founded in 1887 by the Gas City Land Company, which was formed by a group of investors from Marion, Indiana. The company purchased the land from the Miami Indians and began to develop the area. The city was named after the natural gas that was discovered in the area.
The first post office was established in 1887 and the city was officially incorporated in 1895. The city quickly grew and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving industrial center. The city was home to several factories, including a glass factory, a brick factory, and a canning factory.

Geography

Gas City is located in Grant County, Indiana, approximately 20 miles northeast of Marion, Indiana. The city is situated along the Mississinewa River. The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

Gas City is a small city with a population of just over 3,900 people. The city’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The city is home to several factories, including a glass factory, a brick factory, and a canning factory. The city is also home to several agricultural businesses, including a dairy farm and a grain elevator.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Gas City was 3,921. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Gas City, Indiana is a small city located in Grant County, Indiana. It was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1895. The city’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. As of the 2010 census, the population of Gas City was 3,921. The city is home to several factories, including a glass factory, a brick factory, and a canning factory. The city is also home to several agricultural businesses, including a dairy farm and a grain elevator. The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gas City?
Total Population of Gas City is 6,099.
What is the Total Male Population of Gas City?
Total Male Population of Gas City is 2,735.
What is the Total Female Population of Gas City?
Total Female Population of Gas City is 3,364.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gas City?
There are 81.30 Males per 100 Females in Gas City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gas City?
There are 123.00 Females per 100 Males in Gas City.
What is the Median Population Age in Gas City?
Median Population Age in Gas City is 44.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gas City
Average Family Size in Gas City is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gas City
Average Household Size in Gas City is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gas City?
Per Capita income in Gas City is $27,670.
What is the Median Family Income in Gas City?
Median Family Income in Gas City is $71,352.
What is the Median Household income in Gas City?
Median Household Income in Gas City is $58,778.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gas City?
Income or Wage Gap in Gas City is 39.0%.
Women in Gas City earn 61.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gas City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gas City is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gas City?
There are 2,891 People in the Labor Forcein in Gas City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gas City?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Gas City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gas City?
Unemployment Rate in Gas City is 10.8%.