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Gary city, Indiana

Official LSAD Designation: Gary city • Census GEOID: 1827000 • Lake County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Gary city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $38,731 ±$2,687
Per Capita Income $23,453 ±$1,128
Poverty Rate 33.1% ±2.6%
Population Below Poverty Level 22,346 ±1,761
Unemployment Rate 11% ±1.8%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 22,711 ±1,067
Broadband Internet Rate 82.2% ±0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).