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Gatesville

Texas · 16,135 residents · 10.507 sq mi
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Gatesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,495. 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 $102,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,135
+3%since 2000
from 15,591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+9%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Gatesville
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,495
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,829
−3%since 2000
from $11,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(8,932)
Black27%(4,206)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,297)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.5%(11,141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(9,347)
Black15.8%(2,557)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(3,604)
Asian0.6%(102)
Other9.8%(1,575)
Diversity Score78.7%(12,698)
Diversity Score
79
+10%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gatesville, Texas?

Gatesville, Texas has about 16,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gatesville, Texas?

The typical household in Gatesville, Texas earns about $45,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gatesville, Texas expensive?

In Gatesville, Texas, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Gatesville, Texas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gatesville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gatesville, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Gatesville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gatesville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gatesville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,637 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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