25.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Gary, Indiana

Population 16 years and over

25.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Gary, Indiana

Population 16 years and over poverty in Gary, Indiana compared

How does Gary, Indiana compare to other Indiana and National averages?

  • Gary, Indiana

    25.7%

  • Indiana

    11.5% (-55% lower than Gary, Indiana)

  • National average

    11.6% (-55% lower than Gary, Indiana)

25.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Gary, Indiana

Historical Timeline

25.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Gary, Indiana historical data

  • 2015 - 24.5%

    The 2015 24.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 27.8%

    The 2016 increase to 27.8% from 2015 represents a 3.3% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 30.5%

    The 2017 increase to 30.5% from 2016 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 22%

    The 2018 decrease to 22% from 2017 represents a -8.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 25.5%

    The 2019 increase to 25.5% from 2018 represents a 3.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 30%

    The 2022 increase to 30% from 2019 represents a 4.5% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 25.7%

    The 2023 decrease to 25.7% from 2022 represents a -4.3% decrease YoY.

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