Gary, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Gary, Indiana is 68,604 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $37,380, the median home value is $85,300, and the median age is 36.4.
The population has declined 15.7% since 2010 (80,155 → 67,555).
68,604
Population
1374
People / sq mi
$37,380
Median Income
$85,300
Median Home Value
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Gary covers 49.9 sq mi of land at 1374 people per square mile.
About Gary, IN
In Gary, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $85,300. Gary is a city in Indiana with a population of 68,604. It ranks #11 among cities in Indiana by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $37,380, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 29.0%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $85,300, with typical rent around $975.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 14.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Gary city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Gary city had a population of 80,155 in 2010 and 67,555 in 2024, a -15.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 80,155 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.20%.
67,555
Population (2024)
80,155
Population (2010)
80,155
Peak (2010)
-1.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,155 |
| 2011 | 79,645 |
| 2012 | 79,128 |
| 2013 | 78,518 |
| 2014 | 77,985 |
| 2015 | 77,128 |
| 2016 | 76,450 |
| 2017 | 75,775 |
| 2018 | 75,210 |
| 2019 | 74,879 |
| 2020 | 69,006 |
| 2021 | 68,538 |
| 2022 | 68,048 |
| 2023 | 67,672 |
| 2024 | 67,555 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 76.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$37,380
Median Household Income
$22,700
Per Capita Income
29.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$85,300
Median Home Value
$975
Median Rent
47.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.0%
High School+
14.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
76.2%
Public Transit
5.4%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
37.9%
Foreign Born
94.4%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
18.1%
With Disability
90.7%
Health Insurance
89.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Retail Trade | 9.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gary, Indiana has a population of 68,604 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Indiana.
The median household income in Gary, Indiana is $37,380, with 29.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Gary, Indiana is $85,300, with median monthly rent at $975 and a homeownership rate of 47.4%.
The median age in Gary, Indiana is 36.4 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
The population has declined 15.7% since 2010 (80,155 → 67,555).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.