State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,240.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.07%
Growth Since 2010
4.23%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Gonzales, Texas Population 2021
7,543
Gonzales is a city located in Gonzales County Texas. It is also the county seat of Gonzales County. With a 2020 population of 7,543, it is the 286th largest city in Texas and the 3766th largest city in the United States . Gonzales is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,237 in 2010. Gonzales reached it's highest population of 7,549 in 2016. Spanning over 6 miles, Gonzales has a population density of 1,241 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gonzales is $62,104 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $755 per month, and the median house value is $124,900. The median age in Gonzales is 32.5 years, 30.5 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
Gonzales Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gonzales was:
- White: 61.95%
- Other race: 23.97%
- Black or African American: 10.96%
- Two or more races: 1.82%
- Asian: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.61%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Gonzales, Texas is 7,543 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,528.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,237.
Gonzales, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,657 | 61.95% |
| Some Other Race | 1,802 | 23.97% |
| Black or African American | 824 | 10.96% |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.61% |
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Gonzales Population by Race
Gonzales Population Pyramid $2021
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Gonzales Population by Age
Gonzales Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,687 | 2.71 | 49.3 |
| Married | 1,020 | 3.53 | 64.8 |
| Non Family | 892 | 1.01 | 45 |
| Female | 598 | 3.7 | 29.4 |
| Male | 177 | 3.21 | 49.2 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Gonzales Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 478 | 10.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 526 | 11.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,074 | 46.72% |
| Some College | 558 | 12.57% |
| Associates Degree | 161 | 3.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 438 | 9.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 4.60% |
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Gonzales Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gonzales Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,161 | 1,369 | 101 |
| White | 1,744 | 1,616 | 510 |
| Other Race | 899 | 468 | 47 |
| Black | 475 | 419 | |
| Native American | 33 | 5 | |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Gonzales Educational Attainment by Race
Gonzales Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gonzales Language by Age
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Gonzales Language
66.50% of Gonzales residents speak only English, while 33.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.96% of the population.
Gonzales Language
Gonzales Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,118 | 661 | 16.05% |
| Black | 795 | 358 | 45.03% |
| Other | 1,790 | 323 | 18.04% |
| White | 2,285 | 208 | 9.10% |
| Multiple | 137 | 28 | 20.44% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.74%
Male Poverty Rate
18.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gonzales
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is Black, with 45.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is White, with 9.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.27%.
Gonzales Poverty
Gonzales Poverty Rate by Education
Gonzales Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Gonzales Married by Age and Sex
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Gonzales Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Gonzales Marital Status by Race
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Gonzales Marital Status
Gonzales Veterans by War
Gonzales Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 4.70% |
| Black | 46 | 8.47% |
Gonzales Veterans by Race
Gonzales Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gonzales Veterans by Education
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59.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Gonzales Employment by Age
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Gonzales Employment by Race
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Gonzales Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.28%
Native Born
9.72%
Foreign Born
7.00%
Non Citizen
2.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.28% of Gonzales residents were born in the United States, with 79.75% having been born in Texas. 7.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Gonzales Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,543 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 7,538 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 7,533 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 7,528 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 7,521 | -28 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 7,549 | 103 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 7,446 | 84 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 7,362 | 65 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 7,297 | 60 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 7,237 | 46 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 7,191 | -37 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 7,228 | 26 | 0.04% |
| 2000 | 7,202 | 675 | 0.99% |
| 1990 | 6,527 | -625 | -0.91% |
| 1980 | 7,152 | 1,298 | 2.02% |
| 1970 | 5,854 | 25 | 0.04% |
| 1960 | 5,829 | 170 | 0.30% |
| 1950 | 5,659 | 937 | 1.83% |
| 1940 | 4,722 | 863 | 2.04% |
| 1930 | 3,859 | 731 | 2.12% |
| 1920 | 3,128 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 1910 | 3,139 | -1,158 | -3.09% |
| 1900 | 4,297 | 0.00% |