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Gary City, TX
Town in Panola County, Texas.
Population
407
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
214
ZIP codes
0
Gary City and its ZIP codes
Gary City at a glance
- Gary City is 86% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Gary City, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Panola County. PPP loans are for Gary City.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,423
7,710 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $7,140 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gary City, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
486
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gary City, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Gary City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarthageCity | 8.6 mi | 10.7 |
| TimpsonCity | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| TenahaTown | 9.2 mi | 3.7 |
| BeckvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| GarrisonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| JoaquinCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| CenterCity | 20 mi | 8 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| TatumCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| Logansport, LATown | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| Longstreet, LAVillage | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| ApplebyCity | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| HendersonCity | 26 mi | 12 |
| EastonCity | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| Stanley, LAVillage | 28 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gary City, TX in?
- Gary City is in Panola County, Texas.
- What is the population of Gary City, TX?
- About 407 people live in Gary City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gary City?
- Nearby places include Carthage (8.6 mi), Timpson (8.8 mi), Tenaha (9.2 mi), Beckville (15 mi), Garrison (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023