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Gonzales

California · 8,647 residents · 1.913 sq mi
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Gonzales has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,800. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,647
+15%since 2000
from 7,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,520 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.8
+22%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Gonzales
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,136
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,582 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,395
+64%since 2000
from $12,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+43%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(782)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino86%(6,474)
Asian1.6%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.4%(2,136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(412)
Black0.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino91.9%(7,945)
Asian1.5%(127)
Other0.8%(70)
Diversity Score17.5%(1,511)
Diversity Score
17
−38%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gonzales, California?

Gonzales, California has about 8,647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gonzales, California?

The typical household in Gonzales, California earns about $69,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gonzales, California expensive?

In Gonzales, California, the median home is worth about $388,800, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Gonzales, California?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gonzales, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gonzales, California?

About 10.8% of people in Gonzales, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gonzales, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Gonzales, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,987 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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