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Gary, MN
City in Norman County, Minnesota.
Population
268
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
459
ZIP codes
0
Gary and its ZIP codes
Gary at a glance
- Gary is about 6.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Gary, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norman County. PPP loans are for Gary.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,723
1,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.8M
FY 2026, $8,826 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gary, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
45
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -4°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gary, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Gary
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin ValleyCity | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| FertileCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| AdaCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| MahnomenCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| BejouCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RiverlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BeltramiCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| WingerCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BorupCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WaubunCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| UlenCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| BeaulieuCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| MentorCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| ErskineCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| FeltonCity | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gary, MN in?
- Gary is in Norman County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Gary, MN?
- About 268 people live in Gary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gary?
- Nearby places include Twin Valley (8 mi), Fertile (12 mi), Ada (13 mi), Mahnomen (15 mi), Bejou (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023