Gladewater is a city located in Gregg County, Texas. Gladewater has a 2026 population of 6,384. Gladewater is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 3.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,152 in 2020.
The median household income in Gladewater is $58,810 with a poverty rate of 22.51%. The median age in Gladewater is 33.2 years: 31.6 years for males, and 33.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.2 years
Female: 33.4 years
Male: 31.6 years
There are 4,246 adults, (942 of whom are seniors) in Gladewater.
Female: 3,321 (53.3%)
Male: 2,906 (46.7%)
The racial composition of Gladewater includes 71.58% White, 16.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,457 | 71.58% |
| Black or African American | 999 | 16.04% |
| Two or more races | 622 | 9.99% |
| Other race | 149 | 2.39% |
Gladewater 's average per capita income is $34,939. Household income levels show a median of $58,810. The poverty rate stands at 22.51%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,208 | - |
| Families | $73,114 | $88,121 |
| Households | $58,810 | $80,615 |
| Non Families | $34,917 | $42,566 |
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