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Gonzales

Texas · 7,165 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 $48,930. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $135,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,165
−1%since 2000
from 7,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,178 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+10%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Gonzales
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,930
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,823
+93%since 2000
from $12,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,600
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+66%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(2,134)
Black9.1%(654)
Hispanic / Latino58.3%(4,178)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.8%(4,860)
Diversity Score
68
−10%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−52.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gonzales, Texas?

Gonzales, Texas has about 7,165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gonzales, Texas?

The typical household in Gonzales, Texas earns about $48,930 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 $135,600, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Gonzales, Texas?

About 15.4% 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 16.1% 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 638 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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