Gas City, Indiana
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Gas City is a city located in Grant County, Indiana, along the Mississinewa River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,940.
Geography
Gas City is located at 40°29'17" North, 85°36'20" West (40.488190, -85.605649)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 5,940 people, 2,393 households, and 1,643 families residing in the city. The population density was 618.2/km² (1,599.2/mi²). There were 2,497 housing units at an average density of 259.9/km² (672.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 0.30% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 1.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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There were 2,393 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,940, and the median income for a family was $42,056. Males had a median income of $34,020 versus $23,482 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,295. 10.2% of the population and 8.1% of families were below the poverty line. 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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External links
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