Monterey Motel - Highland Park

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Andrew, Gary, Indiana is another similar example.

The percentage increase in population in Gary was not as dramatic as in Highland Park from 1900-1920. Also, Highland Park peaked in population around 1930, whereas Gary peaked around 1960. Also, Gary has lost less than half of its peak population, whereas Highland Park is less than a third smaller in population than it was when at peak population. But there are some similarities.

Gary Indiana Population

1910 15,802 —
1920 55,378 250.4%
1930 100,666 81.8%
1940 111,719 11.0%
1950 133,911 19.9%
1960 178,320 33.2%
1970 175,415 −1.6%
1980 144,953 −17.4%
1990 116,646 −19.5%
2000 102,746 −11.9%

Est. 2007 96,429 −6.1%