According to the last Federal Census, there were 8,992 people, 3,216 households, and 2,010 families residing in Gardere. The population density was 2,689.1 people per square mile. The median income for a household was $26,223, and the median income for a family was $27,550. Males had a median income of $27,219 versus $20,735 for females. The per capita income was $11,448. About 22.7% of families and 27.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.3% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.