Gas City, IN is a small town located in Grant County with a population of 6,088 and a population density of 1,260 people per square mile. The town was founded in 1872 and has since become a popular destination for visitors due to the many local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events available. Local businesses include K & D Floral Design, Gas City IGA Grocery Store, Montanas Back Rack Bar and Grill, and Christina’s Family Dining. Year round outdoor activities include hiking on trails at Mississinewa Lake State Recreation Area, boating at Salamonie Reservoir or fishing at Big Long Lake. Other organizations include the Boys & Girls Club of Grant County and the Gas City Public Library Board. Popular local sporting events include Gas City Little League Baseball Tournament held every summer at Fry Field or the Gas City Speedway races held on Friday nights during the summer months.
The population in Gas City is 6,088. There are 1,346 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gas City is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gas City is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gas City
- 51.3% are married
- 21.5% are divorced
- 17.4% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Gas City
- 87.9% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander