Gary, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
68,604
Population
1,374/sq mi density
$37,380
Median Income
$22,700 per capita
$85,300
Home Value
$92,352 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
1,347
Violent Crime/100K
3,358 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$37,380 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,347 violent crimes/100K (254% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
68,604
Census 2023
Population Density
1,374
per square mile
Land Area
57.2
square miles (148.1 km²)
Median Age
36.4 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 76.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
12.7%
Black
76.5%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.4%
Spanish
4.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.1%
39% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.7%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.3%
8% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.453
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 68,604 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,374 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 57.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.5% |
| Female | 53.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 18.1% |
| Health Insurance | 90.7% |
| Uninsured | 9.3% |
| Broadband Access | 77.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.453 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |