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69,136
TOTAL POPULATION
32,206
MALE POPULATION
36,930
FEMALE POPULATION
87.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,954
PER CAPITA INCOME
$41,355
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,874
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,614
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
26,661
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gary Zip Codes

Gary Area Codes

Race in Gary

The most populous races in Gary are Black / African American (53,623 | 77.6%), White / Caucasian (9,041 | 13.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,502 | 9.4%).
Race in Gary
Race# Population% Population
Asian1820.3%
Black / African American53,62377.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific40.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,5029.4%
Native / Alaskan770.1%
White / Caucasian9,04113.1%
Two or more Races4,4196.4%
Some other Race1,7902.6%
Total69,136100.0%

Ancestry in Gary

The most populous ancestries reported in Gary are Mexican (3,370 | 4.9%), Puerto Rican (2,493 | 3.6%), German (2,123 | 3.1%), Irish (1,438 | 2.1%), and English (1,271 | 1.8%), together accounting for 15.5% of all Gary residents.
Ancestry in Gary
Ancestry# Population% Population
African7741.1%
American7241.1%
Arab4300.6%
Armenian140.0%
Australian80.0%
Barbadian20.0%
Belgian90.0%
Bhutanese100.0%
Blackfeet500.1%
Brazilian450.1%
British590.1%
Burmese410.1%
Central American2300.3%
Cherokee2090.3%
Choctaw610.1%
Croatian750.1%
Cuban850.1%
Czech220.0%
Czechoslovakian270.0%
Danish110.0%
Delaware100.0%
Dutch2420.4%
English1,2711.8%
Estonian50.0%
Ethiopian1130.2%
European1420.2%
Finnish130.0%
French1960.3%
French Canadian100.0%
German2,1233.1%
Greek2320.3%
Guatemalan990.1%
Haitian1600.2%
Honduran1310.2%
Hungarian2200.3%
Indian (Asian)1020.2%
Irish1,4382.1%
Iroquois880.1%
Israeli350.1%
Italian6801.0%
Jamaican440.1%
Korean1580.2%
Lebanese1920.3%
Lithuanian320.1%
Macedonian360.1%
Mexican3,3704.9%
Mexican American Indian50.0%
Native Hawaiian260.0%
Nigerian1230.2%
Northern European190.0%
Norwegian380.1%
Ottawa160.0%
Pakistani220.0%
Peruvian80.0%
Polish6781.0%
Potawatomi80.0%
Puerto Rican2,4933.6%
Romanian30.0%
Russian50.0%
Samoan40.0%
Scandinavian170.0%
Scotch-Irish370.1%
Scottish1750.3%
Serbian800.1%
Sioux140.0%
Slovak1440.2%
South African110.0%
South American740.1%
Spaniard800.1%
Subsaharan African1,0551.5%
Sudanese340.1%
Swedish1250.2%
Syrian140.0%
Thai200.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian50.0%
Turkish1230.2%
Venezuelan660.1%
Yugoslavian220.0%
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Immigrants in Gary

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gary came from Latin America (803 | 1.2%), Central America (685 | 1.0%), Mexico (538 | 0.8%), Africa (221 | 0.3%), and Eastern Africa (137 | 0.2%), together accounting for 3.5% of all Gary residents.
Immigrants in Gary
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2210.3%
Asia1300.2%
Australia80.0%
Canada80.0%
Caribbean440.1%
Central America6851.0%
China180.0%
Cuba200.0%
Eastern Africa1370.2%
Eastern Asia340.1%
Eastern Europe30.0%
England200.0%
Ethiopia1370.2%
Europe1360.2%
Germany1060.2%
Guatemala990.1%
Haiti100.0%
Honduras300.0%
Jamaica90.0%
Korea160.0%
Latin America8031.2%
Mexico5380.8%
Nigeria290.0%
Northern Africa130.0%
Northern Europe200.0%
Oceania120.0%
Peru80.0%
Philippines740.1%
Romania30.0%
South Africa170.0%
South America740.1%
South Eastern Asia960.1%
Southern Europe70.0%
Spain70.0%
Sudan130.0%
Taiwan180.0%
Thailand220.0%
Trinidad and Tobago50.0%
Venezuela660.1%
Western Africa290.0%
Western Europe1060.2%
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Sex and Age in Gary

Sex and Age in Gary

The most populous age groups in Gary are 10 to 14 Years (2,781 | 8.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (3,113 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gary
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,691 (8.4%)2,174 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years2,674 (8.3%)3,113 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years2,781 (8.6%)2,448 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years2,264 (7.0%)2,427 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years2,016 (6.3%)2,264 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,782 (5.5%)2,140 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,723 (5.3%)2,345 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years2,171 (6.7%)2,039 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years1,280 (4.0%)2,438 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years1,621 (5.0%)1,584 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years2,104 (6.5%)2,008 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,957 (6.1%)1,943 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,806 (5.6%)2,555 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years1,857 (5.8%)2,688 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years1,525 (4.7%)1,837 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years754 (2.3%)1,114 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years719 (2.2%)828 (2.2%)
85 Years and over481 (1.5%)985 (2.7%)
Total32,206 (100.0%)36,930 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gary

Median Family Size in Gary

The median family size in Gary is 3.34 persons per family, with single female/mother families (8,185 | 51.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.47 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,998 | 12.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gary
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,661 (35.7%)3.33
Single Male/Father1,998 (12.6%)2.80
Single Female/Mother8,185 (51.7%)3.47
Total Families15,844 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Gary

The median household size in Gary is 2.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,185 | 29.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.62 persons per household. non-family households (11,768 | 42.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gary
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,661 (20.5%)3.35
Single Male/Father1,998 (7.2%)3.10
Single Female/Mother8,185 (29.6%)3.62
Non-family11,768 (42.6%)1.16
Total Households27,612 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gary

Out of a total of 27,612 households in Gary, 15,844 (57.4%) are family households, while 11,768 (42.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,949, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10,415.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gary
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10,415 (37.7%)
2-Person Households6,949 (25.2%)1,091 (4.0%)
3-Person Households4,023 (14.6%)188 (0.7%)
4-Person Households2,214 (8.0%)49 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,302 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households754 (2.7%)25 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households602 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,844 (57.4%)11,768 (42.6%)

Female Fertility in Gary

Fertility by Age in Gary

Average fertility rate in Gary is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 142.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gary
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years74 (5.9%)30.0
20 to 34 years956 (75.7%)142.0
35 to 50 years233 (18.4%)35.0
Total1,263 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gary

18.9% of women with births (1,263) in Gary are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 49.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gary
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years121 (12.7%)835 (87.3%)
35 to 50 years118 (50.6%)115 (49.4%)
Total239 (18.9%)1,024 (81.1%)

Fertility by Education in Gary

Average fertility rate in Gary is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 117.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 48.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gary
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School175 (13.9%)53.0
High School Diploma610 (48.3%)117.0
College or Associate's Degree313 (24.8%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree111 (8.8%)91.0
Graduate Degree54 (4.3%)107.0
Total1,263 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gary

81.1% of women with births in Gary are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gary
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)175 (100.0%)
High School Diploma78 (12.8%)532 (87.2%)
College or Associate's Degree76 (24.3%)237 (75.7%)
Bachelor's Degree31 (27.9%)80 (72.1%)
Graduate Degree54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (18.9%)1,024 (81.1%)

Income in Gary

Income Overview in Gary

Per Capita Income in Gary is $20,954, while median incomes of families and households are $41,355 and $36,874 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income69,136$20,954
Median Family Income15,844$41,355
Mean Family Income15,844$56,475
Median Household Income27,612$36,874
Mean Household Income27,612$50,016
Income Deficit15,844$13,614
Wage / Income Gap (%)69,13621.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)69,13678.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index69,1360.47

Earnings by Sex in Gary

Average Earnings in Gary are $29,942, $34,086 for men and $26,787 for women, a difference of 21.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Gary
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,249 (45.9%)$34,086
Female14,412 (54.1%)$26,787
Total26,661 (100.0%)$29,942

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gary

The most common earnings brackets in Gary are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (1,117 | 9.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,335 | 9.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gary
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less490 (4.0%)1,232 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999506 (4.1%)717 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499350 (2.9%)461 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999252 (2.1%)399 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499551 (4.5%)873 (6.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999477 (3.9%)633 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499415 (3.4%)486 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999397 (3.2%)628 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499330 (2.7%)609 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999520 (4.3%)724 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999975 (8.0%)1,335 (9.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,117 (9.1%)1,186 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999806 (6.6%)1,092 (7.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999805 (6.6%)829 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999735 (6.0%)919 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999509 (4.2%)463 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999756 (6.2%)570 (4.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999604 (4.9%)501 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999815 (6.7%)502 (3.5%)
$100,000+839 (6.9%)253 (1.8%)
Total12,249 (100.0%)14,412 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gary

Average earnings in Gary are $36,549 for men and $29,353 for women, a difference of 19.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,094, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,208. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,940, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,696.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gary
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,208$14,696
High School Diploma$37,485$27,288
College or Associate's Degree$33,726$29,078
Bachelor's Degree$47,250$37,439
Graduate Degree$61,094$46,940
Total$36,549$29,353

Family Income in Gary

Family Income Brackets in Gary

According to the Gary family income data, there are 2,868 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 301 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gary
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,88511.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0466.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4589.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,66216.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,10713.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,86818.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,4269.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,5059.5%
$150,000 to $199,9996023.8%
$200,000+3011.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gary

6-person families (504 | 3.2%) account for the highest median family income in Gary with $51,636 per family, while 2-person families (7,580 | 47.8%) have the highest median income of $24,131 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gary
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,580 (47.8%)$48,262
3-Person Families3,804 (24.0%)$32,954
4-Person Families2,232 (14.1%)$39,727
5-Person Families1,145 (7.2%)$35,040
6-Person Families504 (3.2%)$51,636
7+ Person Families579 (3.6%)$47,824
Total15,844 (100.0%)$41,355

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gary

The median family income in Gary is $41,355, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,016) having the highest median family income of $128,370, while families with no earners (3,908) have the lowest median family income of $22,937, accounting for 6.4% and 24.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gary
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,908 (24.7%)$22,937
1 Earner7,447 (47.0%)$34,640
2 Earners3,473 (21.9%)$67,995
3+ Earners1,016 (6.4%)$128,370
Total15,844 (100.0%)$41,355

Household Income in Gary

Household Income Brackets in Gary

With 4,611 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Gary, accounting for 16.7% of all households. In contrast, only 331 households (1.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gary
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,56212.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992,2378.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993,70013.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993,89314.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994,11414.9%
$50,000 to $74,9994,61116.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992,1817.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,1817.9%
$150,000 to $199,9998012.9%
$200,000+3311.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gary

The median household income in Gary is $36,874, with the highest median household income of $45,299 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,291 households (33.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,737, with 832 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gary
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years832 (3.0%)$24,737
25 to 44 Years8,478 (30.7%)$30,616
45 to 64 Years9,291 (33.7%)$45,299
65+ Years9,011 (32.6%)$40,752
Total27,612 (100.0%)$36,874

Poverty in Gary

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gary

With 30.0% poverty level for males and 34.1% for females among the residents of Gary, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 365 males (74.5%) and 307 females (63.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gary
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,349 (51.0%)1,144 (53.4%)
5 Years223 (61.1%)454 (46.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,079 (57.3%)1,728 (57.9%)
12 to 14 Years583 (43.5%)757 (51.3%)
15 Years365 (74.5%)307 (63.4%)
16 and 17 Years582 (53.9%)601 (53.3%)
18 to 24 Years551 (20.4%)928 (30.1%)
25 to 34 Years861 (24.6%)2,001 (44.6%)
35 to 44 Years888 (25.7%)1,737 (38.8%)
45 to 54 Years573 (15.4%)748 (20.8%)
55 to 64 Years807 (21.6%)918 (20.5%)
65 to 74 Years504 (15.2%)673 (15.0%)
75 Years and over183 (9.7%)497 (17.4%)
Total9,548 (30.0%)12,493 (34.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gary

According to the poverty statistics in Gary, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.3% of males and 85.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gary
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,297 (49.0%)998 (46.6%)
5 Years142 (38.9%)514 (53.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,551 (42.7%)1,255 (42.1%)
12 to 14 Years758 (56.5%)718 (48.7%)
15 Years125 (25.5%)177 (36.6%)
16 and 17 Years498 (46.1%)526 (46.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,150 (79.6%)2,150 (69.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,639 (75.4%)2,484 (55.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,563 (74.3%)2,735 (61.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,137 (84.6%)2,839 (79.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,926 (78.4%)3,567 (79.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,811 (84.8%)3,823 (85.0%)
75 Years and over1,696 (90.3%)2,359 (82.6%)
Total22,293 (70.0%)24,145 (65.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gary

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gary show that 7.9% or 448 of the total 5,661 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 53.8%, comprising of 70 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.8%, which includes 239 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gary
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,860 (94.2%)239 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,036 (93.8%)68 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children257 (78.3%)71 (21.6%)
5 or more Children60 (46.2%)70 (53.8%)
Total5,213 (92.1%)448 (7.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gary

According to the poverty data in Gary, 28.3% or 566 single-father households and 41.7% or 3,410 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 167 households (61.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 317 households (97.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gary
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children174 (15.8%)325 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children225 (36.2%)1,758 (42.0%)
3 or 4 Children167 (61.4%)1,010 (72.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)317 (97.2%)
Total566 (28.3%)3,410 (41.7%)

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

The poverty data for Gary shows that 448 of the married-couple family households (7.9%) and 3,976 of the single-parent households (39.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 70 households (53.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 317 household (97.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gary
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children239 (5.8%)499 (14.7%)
1 or 2 Children68 (6.2%)1,983 (41.3%)
3 or 4 Children71 (21.6%)1,177 (70.5%)
5 or more Children70 (53.8%)317 (97.2%)
Total448 (7.9%)3,976 (39.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Gary

Employment by Class of Employer in Gary

Among the 22,271 employed individuals in Gary, private company employees (17,293 | 77.6%), not-for-profit organizations (1,748 | 7.9%), and local government employees (1,039 | 4.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gary
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17,29377.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3551.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7693.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,7487.9%
Local Government Employees1,0394.7%
State Government Employees5502.5%
Federal Government Employees4442.0%
Unpaid Family Workers730.3%
Total22,271100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gary

According to the labor force statistics for Gary, out of the total population over 16 years of age (52,277), 51.0% or 26,661 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.5% or 3,599 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 76.9% or 6,097 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 39.3% or 409 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gary
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,040 (28.0%)409 (39.3%)
20 to 24 Years2,919 (68.2%)540 (18.5%)
25 to 29 Years2,573 (65.6%)597 (23.2%)
30 to 34 Years2,835 (69.7%)252 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years6,097 (76.9%)780 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years5,224 (71.4%)465 (8.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,332 (59.8%)298 (12.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,954 (44.8%)180 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,415 (17.9%)86 (6.1%)
75 Years and over288 (5.9%)7 (2.4%)
Total26,661 (51.0%)3,599 (13.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gary

According to labor force statistics for Gary, 66.7% of individuals (21,008) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (31,496) are in the labor force, with 12.2% or 2,563 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 79.6% or 3,501 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.7% or 1,001 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gary
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,776 (44.5%)491 (12.3%)
High School Diploma7,307 (61.8%)1,620 (13.7%)
College / Associate Degree8,440 (74.8%)1,253 (11.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,501 (79.6%)519 (11.8%)
Total21,008 (66.7%)3,843 (12.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gary

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gary are Community & Social Service (1,846 | 8.0%), Management (1,579 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (904 | 3.9%), Business & Financial (710 | 3.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (676 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gary

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gary, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (94.2%), Computers & Mathematics (72.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (68.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (87.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (83.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gary
OccupationMaleFemale
Management432 (27.4%)1,147 (72.6%)
Business & Financial230 (32.4%)480 (67.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science253 (57.8%)185 (42.2%)
Computers & Mathematics105 (72.9%)39 (27.1%)
Architecture & Engineering126 (57.3%)94 (42.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science22 (29.7%)52 (70.3%)
Community & Social Service 652 (35.3%)1,194 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media116 (23.2%)384 (76.8%)
Legal Services & Support310 (94.2%)19 (5.8%)
Education Instruction & Library149 (16.5%)755 (83.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment77 (68.1%)36 (31.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating108 (16.0%)568 (84.0%)
Health Technologists44 (12.4%)312 (87.6%)
Total (Category)1,675 (31.9%)3,574 (68.1%)
Total (Overall)10,324 (44.8%)12,717 (55.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gary are Food Preparation & Serving (1,926 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (1,826 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,263 | 5.5%), Personal Care & Service (929 | 4.0%), and Security & Protection (383 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Gary

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gary, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (68.2%), Security & Protection (57.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (55.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.7%), Personal Care & Service (70.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gary
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support152 (8.3%)1,674 (91.7%)
Security & Protection219 (57.2%)164 (42.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention146 (52.9%)130 (47.1%)
Law Enforcement73 (68.2%)34 (31.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving830 (43.1%)1,096 (56.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance705 (55.8%)558 (44.2%)
Personal Care & Service279 (30.0%)650 (70.0%)
Total (Category)2,185 (34.5%)4,142 (65.5%)
Total (Overall)10,324 (44.8%)12,717 (55.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gary are Office & Administration (3,156 | 13.7%), and Sales & Related (2,009 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gary

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gary
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related582 (29.0%)1,427 (71.0%)
Office & Administration863 (27.3%)2,293 (72.7%)
Total (Category)1,445 (28.0%)3,720 (72.0%)
Total (Overall)10,324 (44.8%)12,717 (55.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gary are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (619 | 2.7%), Construction & Extraction (597 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (25 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gary

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gary
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction505 (84.6%)92 (15.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair569 (91.9%)50 (8.1%)
Total (Category)1,099 (88.6%)142 (11.4%)
Total (Overall)10,324 (44.8%)12,717 (55.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gary are Material Moving (2,175 | 9.4%), Production (1,618 | 7.0%), and Transportation (1,266 | 5.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gary

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gary
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,067 (65.9%)551 (34.1%)
Transportation1,094 (86.4%)172 (13.6%)
Material Moving1,759 (80.9%)416 (19.1%)
Total (Category)3,920 (77.5%)1,139 (22.5%)
Total (Overall)10,324 (44.8%)12,717 (55.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gary

Employment Industries in Gary

The major employment industries in Gary include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,842 | 21.0%), Manufacturing (2,949 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (2,880 | 12.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,091 | 9.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,854 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Gary

Employment Industries by Sex in Gary

The Gary industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.3%), Educational Services (78.5%), and Finance & Insurance (74.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gary
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction587 (77.2%)173 (22.8%)
Manufacturing2,166 (73.5%)783 (26.6%)
Wholesale Trade172 (55.1%)140 (44.9%)
Retail Trade1,174 (40.8%)1,706 (59.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,360 (73.4%)494 (26.7%)
Utilities73 (43.4%)95 (56.6%)
Information136 (68.7%)62 (31.3%)
Finance & Insurance82 (25.2%)243 (74.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing254 (59.5%)173 (40.5%)
Professional & Scientific581 (68.3%)269 (31.7%)
Enterprise Management22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support638 (45.9%)751 (54.1%)
Educational Services281 (21.5%)1,025 (78.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance710 (14.7%)4,132 (85.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation205 (29.8%)482 (70.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services806 (38.6%)1,285 (61.5%)
Public Administration351 (43.8%)450 (56.2%)
Total10,324 (44.8%)12,717 (55.2%)

Education in Gary

School Enrollment in Gary

The most common levels of schooling among the 17,120 students in Gary are elementary school (4,350 | 25.4%), middle school (4,161 | 24.3%), and high school (4,016 | 23.5%).
School Enrollment in Gary
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2497.3%
Kindergarten1,2607.4%
Elementary School4,35025.4%
Middle School4,16124.3%
High School4,01623.5%
College / Undergraduate1,85010.8%
Graduate / Professional2341.4%
Total17,120100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gary

Out of a total of 17,120 students who are enrolled in schools in Gary, 2,294 (13.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 14,826 (86.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 358 (36.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 727 (97.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gary
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds821 (96.0%)34 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,545 (87.3%)662 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,678 (90.9%)469 (9.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,607 (83.6%)512 (16.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds727 (97.6%)18 (2.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds552 (79.9%)139 (20.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds275 (71.6%)109 (28.4%)
35 Years and over614 (63.2%)358 (36.8%)
Total14,826 (86.6%)2,294 (13.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gary

Education (1,299 | 19.1%), business (1,294 | 19.0%), science & technology (866 | 12.7%), arts & humanities (553 | 8.1%), and social sciences (417 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 6,798 individuals in Gary who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gary
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3174.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2213.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1652.4%
Psychology4086.0%
Social Sciences4176.1%
Engineering1181.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies651.0%
Science & Technology86612.7%
Business1,29419.0%
Education1,29919.1%
Literature & Languages1832.7%
Liberal Arts & History3915.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2373.5%
Communications2643.9%
Arts & Humanities5538.1%
Total6,798100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gary

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gary

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gary are males with 2 vehicles (3,463, accounting for 34.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,571, making up 28.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gary
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle697 (7.0%)781 (6.4%)
1 Vehicle2,859 (28.5%)5,222 (42.8%)
2 Vehicles3,463 (34.5%)3,571 (29.3%)
3 Vehicles1,735 (17.3%)1,696 (13.9%)
4 Vehicles740 (7.4%)442 (3.6%)
5 or more Vehicles541 (5.4%)491 (4.0%)
Total10,035 (100.0%)12,203 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gary

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gary are 20 to 24 minutes (3,992 commuters, 18.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,465 commuters, 16.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (3,309 commuters, 15.5%).
Commute Time in Gary
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2561.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,1305.3%
10 to 14 Minutes2,71012.7%
15 to 19 Minutes3,46516.2%
20 to 24 Minutes3,99218.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,2555.9%
30 to 34 Minutes3,30915.5%
35 to 39 Minutes5492.6%
40 to 44 Minutes7233.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1,8018.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,7638.3%
90 or more Minutes3891.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Gary

The most common commute times in Gary are 20 to 24 minutes (1,667 commuters, 17.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,325 commuters, 20.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gary
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes78 (0.8%)178 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes437 (4.5%)693 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,032 (10.7%)1,678 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,432 (14.8%)2,033 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,667 (17.2%)2,325 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes805 (8.3%)450 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,519 (15.7%)1,790 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes212 (2.2%)337 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes338 (3.5%)385 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes759 (7.8%)1,042 (8.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,108 (11.4%)655 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes298 (3.1%)91 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gary

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gary are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (1,336, 13.8%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (1,518, 13.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gary
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,057 (10.9%)463 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM897 (9.3%)272 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM480 (5.0%)439 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,134 (11.7%)1,011 (8.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM420 (4.3%)1,014 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,205 (12.4%)1,340 (11.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM375 (3.9%)1,436 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM769 (7.9%)1,366 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM224 (2.3%)380 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM360 (3.7%)970 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM51 (0.5%)145 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM138 (1.4%)115 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,336 (13.8%)1,518 (13.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,239 (12.8%)1,188 (10.2%)
Total9,685 (100.0%)11,657 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gary

Occupancy by Ownership in Gary

Of the total 27,612 dwellings in Gary, owner-occupied units account for 13,324 (48.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,288 (51.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gary
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13,32448.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,28851.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units27,612100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gary

Occupancy by Household Size in Gary
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10,41537.7%
2-Person Household8,04029.1%
3-Person Household4,21115.2%
4+ Person Household4,94617.9%
Total Housing Units27,612100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gary

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gary
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,436 (52.2%)4,979 (47.8%)
2-Person Household4,435 (55.2%)3,605 (44.8%)
3-Person Household1,743 (41.4%)2,468 (58.6%)
4+ Person Household1,710 (34.6%)3,236 (65.4%)
Total Housing Units13,324 (48.2%)14,288 (51.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gary

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gary
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,547 (41.1%)2,213 (58.9%)
High School Diploma4,608 (45.3%)5,566 (54.7%)
College/Associate Degree4,155 (43.6%)5,363 (56.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,014 (72.5%)1,146 (27.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gary

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gary
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,69317.0%
35 to 44 Years4,61716.7%
45 to 54 Years4,16515.1%
55 to 64 Years5,12618.6%
65 to 74 Years5,31919.3%
75 to 84 Years2,6159.5%
85 Years and Over1,0773.9%
Total27,612100.0%

Housing Finances in Gary

Median Income by Occupancy in Gary

Median Income by Occupancy in Gary
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied13,324 (48.2%)$49,327
Renter-Occupied14,288 (51.7%)$28,448
Average27,612 (100.0%)$36,874

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gary

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gary
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000583 (4.4%)1,904 (13.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999330 (2.5%)755 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999680 (5.1%)1,547 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999678 (5.1%)998 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999676 (5.1%)1,344 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,920 (14.4%)1,972 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,917 (14.4%)2,194 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,547 (19.1%)2,070 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,687 (12.7%)489 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,500 (11.3%)693 (4.9%)
$150,000 or more806 (6.0%)322 (2.2%)
Total13,324 (100.0%)14,288 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gary

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gary
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,128 (8.5%)829 (5.8%)
$300 to $4993,167 (23.8%)622 (4.3%)
$500 to $7993,767 (28.3%)2,381 (16.7%)
$800 to $9991,779 (13.4%)3,859 (27.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,563 (19.2%)4,771 (33.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999507 (3.8%)426 (3.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499219 (1.6%)22 (0.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99960 (0.4%)34 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more134 (1.0%)12 (0.1%)
Total13,324 (100.0%)14,288 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gary

Housing Structures in Gary

Housing Structures in Gary
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19,67771.3%
Single Unit, Attached1,6786.1%
2 Unit Apartments7192.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8102.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3464.9%
10 or more Apartments2,94110.6%
Mobile Home / Other4411.6%
Total27,612100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gary

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gary
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached12,772 (64.9%)6,905 (35.1%)
Single Unit, Attached161 (9.6%)1,517 (90.4%)
2 Unit Apartments122 (17.0%)597 (83.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments60 (7.4%)750 (92.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments25 (1.9%)1,321 (98.1%)
10 or more Apartments9 (0.3%)2,932 (99.7%)
Mobile Home / Other175 (39.7%)266 (60.3%)
Total13,324 (48.2%)14,288 (51.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gary

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gary
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room53 (0.4%)213 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms285 (2.1%)1,848 (12.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,111 (38.4%)8,283 (58.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,601 (42.0%)3,190 (22.3%)
8 or more Rooms2,274 (17.1%)754 (5.3%)
Total13,324 (100.0%)14,288 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gary

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gary
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,120 (91.0%)11,791 (82.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas167 (1.3%)172 (1.2%)
Electricity899 (6.8%)2,153 (15.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene54 (0.4%)22 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels43 (0.3%)47 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used41 (0.3%)103 (0.7%)
Total13,324 (100.0%)14,288 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gary

Household Vehicle Usage in Gary
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle536 (4.0%)3,453 (24.2%)
1 Vehicle6,004 (45.1%)7,458 (52.2%)
2 Vehicles4,231 (31.8%)2,617 (18.3%)
3 or more Vehicles2,553 (19.2%)760 (5.3%)
Total13,324 (100.0%)14,288 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gary

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gary

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,8775,447
Median Property Value$69,000$100,600
Median Household Income$43,056$392
Monthly Housing Costs$485$77
Real Estate Taxes$863$253

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gary

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gary
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,746 (34.9%)891 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,894 (36.7%)1,817 (33.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,903 (24.2%)2,425 (44.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999227 (2.9%)240 (4.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99954 (0.7%)48 (0.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99919 (0.2%)16 (0.3%)
$1,000,000 or more34 (0.4%)10 (0.2%)
Total7,877 (100.0%)5,447 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gary

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gary
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000572 (7.3%)168 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,336 (17.0%)341 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,327 (16.9%)698 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,303 (16.5%)593 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,326 (16.8%)614 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999921 (11.7%)1,221 (22.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999678 (8.6%)766 (14.1%)
$150,000 or more414 (5.3%)822 (15.1%)
Total7,877 (100.0%)5,447 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gary

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gary
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,410 (56.0%)59,375 (1,090.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x943 (12.0%)2,866 (52.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x817 (10.4%)1,175 (21.6%)
4.0x or more1,550 (19.7%)354 (6.5%)
Total7,877 (100.0%)5,447 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gary

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gary
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,419 (43.4%)35 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4993,071 (39.0%)1,504 (27.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,211 (15.4%)2,291 (42.1%)
Total7,877 (100.0%)5,447 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gary

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gary

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gary
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,949 (95.8%)264 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years12,958 (94.7%)723 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years4,613 (82.4%)983 (17.6%)
26 to 34 Years5,799 (79.3%)1,509 (20.6%)
35 to 44 Years6,870 (86.7%)1,053 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,396 (87.6%)901 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years7,430 (90.4%)788 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years7,787 (99.7%)24 (0.3%)
75 Years and older4,724 (99.8%)11 (0.2%)
Total62,526 (90.9%)6,256 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gary

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gary
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,949 (95.8%)264 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen12,958 (94.7%)723 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,613 (82.4%)983 (17.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gary

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gary
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,458 (90.6%)1,924 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99917,606 (90.1%)1,930 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,358 (91.8%)923 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,862 (91.4%)548 (8.6%)
$100,000 and over9,940 (91.6%)910 (8.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gary

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gary
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,947 (79.6%)1,181 (19.0%)
6 to 18 Years10,347 (75.6%)2,846 (20.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,431 (43.4%)2,385 (42.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,337 (45.7%)2,641 (36.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,203 (40.4%)3,981 (50.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,570 (35.2%)4,076 (55.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,494 (42.5%)4,501 (54.8%)
65 to 74 Years7,630 (97.7%)3,659 (46.8%)
75 Years and over4,647 (98.1%)2,668 (56.4%)
Total42,606 (61.9%)27,938 (40.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gary

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gary
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years689 (9.8%)368 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years938 (15.2%)694 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,381 (21.9%)2,422 (19.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,089 (32.9%)1,189 (26.5%)
75 Years and over942 (50.1%)1,357 (47.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gary

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gary: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (0.2%)22 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years57 (0.9%)47 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years356 (3.3%)284 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years271 (8.2%)212 (4.7%)
75 Years and over313 (16.7%)414 (14.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gary: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years107 (1.5%)58 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years171 (2.8%)183 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years312 (2.9%)518 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years178 (5.4%)177 (3.9%)
75 Years and over144 (7.7%)147 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gary: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years565 (8.0%)298 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years574 (9.3%)440 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,066 (9.8%)743 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years283 (8.5%)232 (5.2%)
75 Years and over271 (14.4%)249 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gary: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (0.0%)60 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years213 (3.5%)361 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,307 (12.0%)1,533 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years739 (22.3%)867 (19.3%)
75 Years and over720 (38.3%)965 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gary: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years209 (3.0%)21 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years110 (1.8%)131 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years355 (3.3%)556 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years314 (9.5%)130 (2.9%)
75 Years and over236 (12.6%)539 (18.9%)

Technology Access in Gary

Computing Device Access in Gary

Computing Device Access in Gary
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15,80157.2%
Smartphone22,64082.0%
Tablet12,40444.9%
No Computing Device3,24611.8%
Total27,612100.0%

Internet Access in Gary

Internet Access in Gary
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet430.2%
Broadband Home15,65056.7%
Cellular Data Only3,95214.3%
Satellite Internet1,7866.5%
No Internet6,66924.1%
Total27,612100.0%

Gary Summary

Gary, Indiana is a city located in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is the largest city in Lake County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 80,294, making it the ninth-largest city in the state of Indiana. It is the home of the Gary SouthShore RailCats professional baseball team.

History

The city of Gary was founded in 1906 by the United States Steel Corporation as the home for its new plant, Gary Works. The city was named after lawyer Elbert Henry Gary, who was the founding chairman of the United States Steel Corporation. The city quickly grew as thousands of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe, as well as African Americans from the South, moved to the city to work in the steel mills. By 1910, the city had a population of over 30,000 and was the fifth-largest city in Indiana.
During the 1920s and 1930s, Gary experienced a period of rapid growth and industrialization. The city's population grew to over 100,000 by 1930, and the city became a major industrial center. The city was also home to a vibrant jazz scene, and was the birthplace of the Jackson 5.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Gary experienced a period of economic decline as the steel industry began to decline. The city's population began to decline as well, and by the 1970s the city had lost over half of its population.

Geography

Gary is located in the southeastern corner of Lake County, Indiana, on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The city is bordered to the north by the city of Hammond, to the east by the city of East Chicago, to the south by the city of Hobart, and to the west by the city of Griffith. The city covers an area of approximately 25 square miles.
The city is situated on a low-lying plain, with an elevation of approximately 590 feet above sea level. The city is located in the humid continental climate zone, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy

Gary's economy is largely based on manufacturing and industry. The city is home to several large steel mills, including the Gary Works, which is the largest steel mill in the United States. The city is also home to several other manufacturing companies, including the Gary Sanitary District, which produces sanitary products.
The city is also home to several large employers, including the University of Chicago Medical Center, Methodist Hospitals, and the Gary Community School Corporation. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Kohl's.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 80,294. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% African American, 33.3% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,935, and the median income for a family was $36,945. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 22.2% of families and 25.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gary?
Total Population of Gary is 69,136.
What is the Total Male Population of Gary?
Total Male Population of Gary is 32,206.
What is the Total Female Population of Gary?
Total Female Population of Gary is 36,930.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gary?
There are 87.21 Males per 100 Females in Gary.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gary?
There are 114.67 Females per 100 Males in Gary.
What is the Median Population Age in Gary?
Median Population Age in Gary is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gary
Average Family Size in Gary is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gary
Average Household Size in Gary is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gary?
Per Capita income in Gary is $20,954.
What is the Median Family Income in Gary?
Median Family Income in Gary is $41,355.
What is the Median Household income in Gary?
Median Household Income in Gary is $36,874.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gary?
Income or Wage Gap in Gary is 21.4%.
Women in Gary earn 78.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Gary?
Family Income Deficit in Gary is $13,614.
Families that are below poverty line in Gary earn $13,614 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gary?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gary is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gary?
There are 26,661 People in the Labor Forcein in Gary.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gary?
51.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Gary.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gary?
Unemployment Rate in Gary is 13.5%.