Gary is a city located in Deuel County South Dakota. Gary has a 2024 population of 239. Gary is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 234 in 2020.
The average household income in Gary is $53,937 with a poverty rate of 8.81%. The median age in Gary is 60.3 years: 58.8 years for males, and 61.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gary was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 96.48% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 132 | 1.72 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 82 | 1.07 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 49 | 2.78 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.72
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 8.65% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 5.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 3.78% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 49.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 40 | 21.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 161 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,167 | $34,167 | $21,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,583 | $42,500 | $20,000 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $55,000 | $0 |
$34,583
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$20,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.07% of Gary residents speak only English, while 0.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 19 | 9% |
| Multiple | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
8.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.84%
Male Poverty Rate
13.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gary is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gary is White, with 9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
| Some College | 3.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.78% |
| Male Employed | 1.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $73,420 |
| Households | $49,375 | $53,937 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,333 | $42,057 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
63.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 11.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.92%
Born in Gary
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.56% of Gary residents were born in the United States, with 33.92% having been born in South Dakota. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 246 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 244 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 243 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 242 | 2 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 240 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 239 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 238 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 236 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 233 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 234 | 6 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 228 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 227 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 227 | 3 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 224 | -4 | -1.75% |
| 2015 | 228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 228 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 226 | -3 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 229 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 228 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 226 | 0 | 0% |