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Compare Gary to West Lafayette
This post compares Gary, Indiana to West Lafayette, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Gary (city) | West Lafayette (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,416 | 45,110 |
| Income (median) | $32,569 | $51,972 |
| Home Value (median) | $66,300 | $192,600 |
| White | 13% | 69% |
| Black | 80% | 3% |
| Asian | 0% | 23% |
| With Kids | 30% | 18% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 21 |
| Rentals | 48% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Gary or West Lafayette?
A: Gary has a larger population count than West Lafayette: 77416 compared with 45110 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gary or in West Lafayette?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Gary.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Gary or West Lafayette?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Gary.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Lafayette does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 48% for Gary versus 65% for West Lafayette.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Gary may include: Merrillville, East-Chicago, and Michigan-City.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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