City

Gary, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Texas

👥2,072Population
💰$56,685Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$132,200Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 9.6%Race
White84.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.2%
Asian0.2%
Other9.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate422 (34.2%)
Some College206 (16.7%)
Associates250 (20.3%)
Bachelors139 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree209 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,685 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$132,200 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units1,193
Vacant Units358

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Gary, TX

Gary is a city in Texas, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,072 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Gary is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,685 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gary is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gary is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.98%).

Gary, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Gary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75643 2,072 $56,685 $132,200 $814 3.6% 28.2% 83.5%