Gary City, Texas facts for kids
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Gary City, Texas
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Location of Gary City, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Panola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 335 |
| • Density | 176.3/sq mi (68.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75643
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-29108 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412672 |
Gary City is a small town located in Panola County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 335 people lived there. It is a quiet community in East Texas.
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About Gary City's Location
Gary City covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Gary City's Climate
The weather in Gary City is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
People of Gary City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 202 | — | |
| 1980 | 322 | 59.4% | |
| 1990 | 271 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 303 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 311 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 335 | 7.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 303 people living in Gary City. These people lived in 114 different homes. About 82 of these homes were families.
Most people in Gary City were White (98.68%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1.32% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 114 homes, about one-third (33.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes (8.8%) had a female head of household with no husband. About 27.2% of homes were not families.
Almost a quarter (24.6%) of all homes had only one person living there. About 15.8% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.66 people in each home. Families had about 3.23 people on average.
Age Groups
The population of Gary City was spread across different age groups. About 31.0% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.6% were between 18 and 24. A quarter (25.1%) were between 25 and 44. About 18.8% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 18.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Gary City was 37 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in Gary City was $24,219 per year. For families, the average income was $34,531 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $17,151. About 14.1% of families and 20.2% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 27.1% of those under 18 and 20.0% of those 65 or older.
Education in Gary City
Students in Gary City attend schools that are part of the Gary Independent School District.
