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

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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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.

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.

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Industrial & pollution facilities

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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).

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Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

—

Largest event

—

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

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image