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Gary, Indiana

Gary, Indiana
City
City of Gary
The Genesis Towers (originally the Hotel Gary) and Gary State Bank Building in downtown Gary
The Genesis Towers (originally the Hotel Gary) and Gary State Bank Building in downtown Gary
Official seal of Gary, Indiana
Seal
Nickname(s): City in Motion, City of the Century, GI, Magic City of Steel, The Steel City, City on the Move
Motto: We Are Doing Great Things
Gary's location in Lake County (left)and the state of Indiana (right).
Gary's location in Lake County (left)
and the state of Indiana (right).
Coordinates: 41°35′44″N 87°20′43″W / 41.59556°N 87.34528°W / 41.59556; -87.34528Coordinates: 41°35′44″N 87°20′43″W / 41.59556°N 87.34528°W / 41.59556; -87.34528
Country United States United States
State Indiana Indiana
County Lake
Townships Calumet and Hobart
Incorporated July 14, 1906
Named for Elbert Henry Gary
Neighborhoods
Government
 • Type Council-Strong Mayor
 • Mayor Karen M. Freeman-Wilson (D)
 • City Council
 • City Clerk Suzette Raggs (D)
 • City Judge Deidre L. Monroe (D)
Area
 • Total 57.18 sq mi (148.1 km2)
 • Land 49.87 sq mi (129.2 km2)
 • Water 7.31 sq mi (18.9 km2)
Elevation 607 ft (185 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 80,294
 • Estimate (2015) 77,156
 • Density 1,610.1/sq mi (621.7/km2)
Standard of living (2008-12)
 • Per capita income $15,764
 • Median home value $66,900
Time zone Central (UTC−6)
 • Summer (DST) Central (UTC−5)
ZIP codes 46401-46411
Area code 219
FIPS code 18-27000
GNIS feature ID 2394863
Interstates

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U.S. Routes

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State Routes

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Airport

Gary/Chicago International


Waterways

Grand Calumet River
Lake Michigan


South Shore Line stations

Adam Benjamin Metro Center
Gary/Chicago AirportMiller


Public transit Gary Public Transportation Corp.
Website Official website

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