Utilities & Infrastructure in Gary, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

77.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.1%

of households

No Internet

18.8%

of households

Total Households

27,432

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.1%
Cellular Data Plan
72.6%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.4%
No Internet Access
18.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.9%

of households

Smartphone

84.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

59.4%

of households

Tablet

45.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.9%
Smartphone
84.2%
Desktop / Laptop
59.4%
Tablet
45.6%
Smartphone Only
23.5%
No Computer
10.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

77.8% of households in Gary have broadband internet access. 60.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.8% of households have no internet access. 23.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.