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Gary city, IN

ZIP 46403 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46403

46403 has a population of 10,697 with a median age of 41.7 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
22.5%-63% vs US avg
x
Black
71.9%+480% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.3%-50% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.5%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
20.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.8%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
30.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.3%+129% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.0%+137% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.4%+1114% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 46403

Poverty Rate
26.3%+129% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.0%+137% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.7%+22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.5%+49% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
70.4%+1114% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,697
Median age41.7
Poverty rate26.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White22.5%
Hispanic9.3%
Black71.9%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born33.0%