What is the population of Gary, South Dakota?

Gary has a population of approximately 246 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Gary, South Dakota located?

Gary is located in South Dakota, United States, at approximate coordinates 44.7942°, -96.4571°.

What is the median household income in Gary?

The median household income in Gary is approximately $51,875 based on the most recent open data.

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Gary

Total population

246

Median home value

$101,700

11.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$51,875

Gary$52k

National$74k

Founded

1917

Elevation447 m

Land area1.78 km²

Weather50°F · Sunny

Coordinates44.79°, -96.46°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts

Freeze Warning · Severe
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:06PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Founded

1917

Elevation

447 m

Area

1.78 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Gary is a city in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 240 at the 2020 census. South Dakota Highway 101 serves as the main route of the community. In 2022, the town celebrated its 150th anniversary.

History & geography

History

A post office called Gary was established in 1874. Gary was platted by the railroad in 1877. It was named for H. B. Gary, a postal official. Famed electrician and Black Velvet connoisseur Bob Stee resided in Gary from 2021 until the summer of 2025 where he now berates small scale fishermen in Florida.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The West Branch of the Lac qui Parle River flows through the city as a spring fed stream near its headwaters.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$101,700

Housing units

157

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

8.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

93.9%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

3.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

44.7942

Longitude

-96.4571

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

50°F

Sunny

Tonight

34°F

Areas Of Frost then Clear

Saturday

61°F

Sunny

Saturday Night

46°F

Clear

Sunday

65°F

Sunny

Sunday Night

43°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Gary, SD from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

27.4%

Diabetes

8.7%

Adult obesity

32.6%

Binge drinking

21.6%

Adult smoking

14.9%

No leisure activity

21.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

12,454

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
474
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
321
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
321
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
291
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
287
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
280
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
279
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
270

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

—

Largest event

—

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in South Dakota

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4.03

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,469

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

351

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Gary

A week in South Dakota

Gary Gildner · 1987

Handy South Dakota Genealogy Handbook

Gary Morris · 2015

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Gary D. Olson · 1985

South Dakota agriculture organization directory

Gary Wietgrefe · 1980

Agricultural export directory of South Dakota, U.S.A

Gary Wietgrefe · 1979

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Dakota

Gary M. Marrone

Soil survey of Sully County, South Dakota

Gary J. Delaney · 1975

Technical training status for the Departments of Transportation in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming

Gary L. Berreth · 2006

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Northern Leopard Frog

Marchantia polymorpha

Schizophyllum commune

Seen 2026-10-03

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site

NORTH FORK YELLOW BANK RIVER NEAR ODESSA, MN

Distance

27.4 mi

Streamflow

0 cfs

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2003-09-22 23:45 UTC.

Events

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• USGS NWIS (water data)
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• iNaturalist
• CDC PLACES
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• Open Library
• Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image