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Gonzales County

Texas · 19,653 residents · 1,066.686 sq mi
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Gonzales County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,210. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,653
+6%since 2000
from 18,628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Gonzales County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,210
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,313
+98%since 2000
from $14,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+9%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(8,159)
Black5.5%(1,075)
Hispanic / Latino50.4%(9,897)
Asian0.3%(63)
Other0.5%(103)
Diversity Score69.4%(13,635)
Segregation Score21.3%(4,177)
Diversity Score
69
−2%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gonzales County, Texas?

Gonzales County, Texas has about 19,653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gonzales County, Texas earns about $58,210 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 $113,700, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Gonzales County, Texas?

About 12.4% 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 13.1% 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 2,448 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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