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Gonzales

Texas · 7,202 residents · 6.08 sq mi
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Gonzales has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,226. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,400. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,202
+10%since 1990
from 6,527 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,185 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,074 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+7%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Gonzales
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,226
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,866
+46%since 1990
from $8,798 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−15.3 ptssince 1990
from 36.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
41.8% rent
1.7
−27%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(4,414)
Black15.9%(1,037)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(2,531)
Asian0.4%(27)
Diversity Score82.2%(5,368)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(2,921)
Black11.8%(852)
Hispanic / Latino46.1%(3,322)
Asian0.5%(36)
Diversity Score75.1%(5,410)
75
−9%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gonzales, Texas?

Gonzales, Texas has about 7,202 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gonzales, Texas?

The typical household in Gonzales, Texas earns about $27,226 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 $45,400, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Gonzales, Texas?

About 8.8% 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 20.9% 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 675 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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