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Gonzales County

Texas · 19,807 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 $37,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,807
+6%since 2000
from 18,628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Gonzales County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,094
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,368 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,716
+31%since 2000
from $14,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(9,539)
Black8%(1,493)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(7,381)
Asian0.3%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.8%(13,195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(8,836)
Black6.8%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(9,353)
Asian0.4%(73)
Other0.2%(36)
Diversity Score70.8%(14,027)
Diversity Score
71
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gonzales County, Texas?

Gonzales County, Texas has about 19,807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gonzales County, Texas earns about $37,094 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Gonzales County, Texas?

About 13.9% 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 20.3% 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 2,602 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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