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46404

Gary, IN

Total Population

16,851

Median Household Income

$39,281

Median Home Value

$86,500

Median Rent

$969

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$39,281

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$86,500

100.2% above state median

Rent

$969

100% above state median

Median Age

35.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Gary, IN

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 10.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 30.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$39,281

-47.7% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-51,066,309

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.63 people

Total Households

6,343

Family Households

24.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

34.7%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

25.4%

#3 Industry

Finance

17.9%

Total Employed Residents:3,593

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.1%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.0%

0 workers

Public Transit

1.7%

97 workers

Total Commuting Workers:5,580

Commute Insights

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

89.7%

6,076 employed

Labor Force

6,800

698 unemployed

Median Age

35.2 years

Per Capita Income

$21,211

Poverty Rate

30.0%

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