Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gary City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

407

Median Agei

29.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.7%312

Two or More

15%61

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%2

Black

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%23

High School Diploma

29.1%74

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%22

Some College (1+ yr)

20.9%53

Associate's Degree

5.1%13

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%20

Master's Degree

1.2%3

Doctorate

5.5%14

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$168,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.5%129

Renter-Occupied

8.5%12

Total Units

159

Homeownership

91.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.3%21

$50K–$100K

22.5%29

$100K–$150K

5.4%7

$150K–$200K

9.3%12

$200K–$300K

25.6%33

$300K–$500K

20.9%27

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

7.5%12

2000–2009

13.8%22

1990–1999

3.8%6

1980–1989

10.7%17

1970–1979

34%54

1960–1969

8.2%13

1950–1959

10.7%17

1940–1949

6.3%10

1939 or earlier

5%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.1%96

Utility Gas

31.9%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,250

Mean Household Incomei

$75,103

Per Capita Incomei

$27,256

Poverty Ratei

20.4%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

187

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%1

$10K–$15K

3.5%5

$15K–$20K

17.7%25

$20K–$25K

5.7%8

$25K–$30K

0.7%1

$30K–$35K

2.1%3

$35K–$40K

9.2%13

$40K–$45K

2.1%3

$45K–$50K

3.5%5

$50K–$60K

2.1%3

$60K–$75K

11.3%16

$75K–$100K

9.9%14

$100K–$125K

12.1%17

$125K–$150K

5%7

$150K–$200K

12.8%18

$200K+

1.4%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

185

Avg. Commutei

34.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

185

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.6%Insured

18.4%Uninsured