Gary

The City In Brief

Founded: 1906. Designated a city in 1909

Head Official: Mayor Scott L. King (D) (since 1996)

City Population

1980: 151,968

1990: 116,646

2000: 102,746

2003 estimate: 99,961

Percent change, 1990–2000: -11.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 104th

U.S. rank in 1990: 163rd

U.S. rank in 2000: 251st

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 643,000

1990: 604,526

2000: 484,564

Percent change, 1990–2000: -19.8

U.S. rank in 1990: 3rd (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 3rd (CMSA)

Area: 50 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 590 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 48.9° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 34.66 inches of rain, 39.2 inches of snowfall

Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, manufacturing, and tourism

Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (March 2005)

Per Capita Income: $14,383 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 5,812

Major Colleges and Universities: Indiana University Northwest, Indiana Vocational Technical College

Daily Newspaper: Post-Tribune