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Gonzales

Texas · 7,239 residents (2025 est.) · 6.08 sq mi
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Gonzales has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $208,500. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,200
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+7%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,239 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Gonzales
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,929
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,226 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,557
+83%since 2000
from $12,866 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+7%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,500
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+141%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(2,921)
Black11.8%(852)
Hispanic / Latino46.1%(3,322)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.1%(5,410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.5%(1,838)
Black10.8%(777)
Hispanic / Latino62.7%(4,517)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0.5%(39)
Diversity Score66.2%(4,766)
Diversity Score
66
−12%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−49.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 60.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2016
from 39.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gonzales, Texas?

Gonzales, Texas has about 7,200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gonzales, Texas?

The typical household in Gonzales, Texas earns about $51,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gonzales, Texas expensive?

In Gonzales, Texas, the median home is worth about $208,500, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Gonzales, Texas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gonzales, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gonzales, Texas?

About 27.2% of people in Gonzales, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gonzales, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gonzales, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 673 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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