Gary Lake County, Indiana
Gary: City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
About
Gary is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 80,294 and a population density of 542 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 74,879 inhabitants.
The city was created 115 years ago in 1905.
Geography
Gary is located at 41°35'36"N 87°20'47"W (41.5933700, -87.3464300).
Weather
Gary forecast: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 0 mph. more
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Gary Quick Facts
| Population : | 74,879 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Twitter username : | TeamGaryIndiana |
| Postal code : | 46401–46411 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 148.17 km2 |
| Official name : | Gary |
| Altitude : | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1906 (115 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:48:37 (4th August 2021) |
| Density : | 505 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -7.23% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 62℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gary decreased by 7.23% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1910 | 15,802 | - | Istat |
| 2010 | 80,294 | 80.32% | census |
| 2011 | 79,645 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 79,128 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 78,518 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 77,985 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 77,128 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 76,450 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 75,775 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 75,210 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 74,879 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Gary (200)
People born in Gary, including economist Paul Samuelson, economist James K. Galbraith, singer, songwriter and actress from Indiana Janet Jackson, you can see a list of people who born in Gary.
- La Toya Jackson (American singer)
- Rebbie Jackson (singer from the United States)
- Polly Draper (Actress, director, writer, producer)
- Jermaine Jackson (American singer and member of The Jackson 5)
- Marlon Jackson (American singer and member of The Jackson 5)
- Tito Jackson (singer and member of The Jackson 5)
- Johnny Bothwell (American musician)
- Adam Benjamin, Jr. (American politician (1935-1982))
- Randy Jackson (American singer and musician)
- Deniece Williams (American singer)
- Jevetta Steele (American singer)
- Ralph McQuarrie (American conceptual designer and illustrator (1929-2012))
- Pete Visclosky (American politician)
- Art LaFleur (American actor)
- Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman (American professional wrestler)
- Mousey Alexander (Jazz drummer)
- R. M. Wilson (American mathematician)
- Dick Barnett (American basketball player)
Schools
College & universities near Gary
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151360 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary (IN) | 46408-1197 |
| 475574 | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College LLC | Gary (IN) | 46409-2404 |
| 490805 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond (IN) | 46323 |
| 150303 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland | Highland (IN) | 46322 |
| 484109 | Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville | Merrillville (IN) | 46410-5540 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gary
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gary, West Virginia city in West Virginia, United States
- Gary, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States
- Gary, Minnesota city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lake County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gary | 80,294 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Ross | 47,615 | Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana |
| Hobart | 37,887 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Merrillville | 34,792 | Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana |
| Crown Point | 30,488 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Schererville | 28,527 | Town in northwest Indiana, USA |
| East Chicago | 27,817 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Highland | 22,936 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Munster | 22,476 | Town in the U. |
| Griffith | 16,060 | Town in Calumet and St. |
| Dyer | 15,976 | Town in Indiana |
| Saint John | 14,850 | |
| Cedar Lake | 13,183 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Lake Station | 11,845 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Lowell | 9,450 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Winfield | 5,987 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gary distances to largest Indiana cities