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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gonzales County

Texas · 18,628 residents · 1,066.686 sq mi
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Gonzales County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,368. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,628
+8%since 1990
from 17,205 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+7%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,368
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,269
+54%since 1990
from $9,252 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.6%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(13,025)
Black10%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(5,994)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score75.2%(12,937)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(9,539)
Black8%(1,493)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(7,381)
Asian0.3%(49)
Diversity Score70.8%(13,195)
Diversity Score
71
−6%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Gonzales County to nearby counties

GONZALES COUNTY VS
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Income$69,758+146%
Home value$240,500+374%
Population55,150+174%
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GONZALES COUNTY VS
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Income$63,730+125%
Home value$170,900+237%
Population20,309+1%
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GONZALES COUNTY VS
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Income$92,375+226%
Home value$304,400+500%
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GONZALES COUNTY VS
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Income$63,240+123%
Home value$228,300+350%
Population20,651+2%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gonzales County, Texas?

Gonzales County, Texas has about 18,628 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gonzales County, Texas?

The typical household in Gonzales County, Texas earns about $28,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gonzales County, Texas expensive?

In Gonzales County, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Gonzales County, Texas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gonzales County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gonzales County, Texas?

About 18.6% of people in Gonzales County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gonzales County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gonzales County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,423 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
ZIP 78629ZIP 78140ZIP 78632ZIP 78959ZIP 78159ZIP 78122ZIP 78614ZIP 78658ZIP 78677
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