Gonzales is a city located in Monterey County California. Gonzales has a 2024 population of 8,223. Gonzales is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,637 in 2020.
The average household income in Gonzales is $92,956 with a poverty rate of 8.58%. The median age in Gonzales is 29.2 years: 29.2 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gonzales was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 5,617 | 65.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,348 | 15.71% |
| White | 1,328 | 15.48% |
| Asian | 116 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 92 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.41% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,355 | 3.64 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 1,399 | 3.99 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Female | 469 | 3.53 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.22 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Male | 214 | 4.66 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.64
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 657 | 12.97% |
| Associates Degree | 282 | 5.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 4.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 4.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,246 | 24.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,282 | 25.32% |
| Some College | 1,174 | 23.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,240 | 2,398 | 245 |
| Other Race | 3,099 | 1,476 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 863 | 746 | 104 |
| White | 616 | 552 | 135 |
| Native American | 79 | 65 | 10 |
| Asian | 63 | 40 | 0 |
| Black | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,372 | $68,808 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,379 | $48,228 | $32,628 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,489 | $46,201 | $30,132 |
| Overall | $42,788 | $49,198 | $34,783 |
| Some College | $52,266 | $64,471 | $49,213 |
$42,788
Average Earnings
$49,198
Average Male
$34,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.08% of Gonzales residents speak only English, while 72.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,621 | 657 | 8.62% |
| Other | 5,617 | 444 | 7.9% |
| Multiple | 1,348 | 159 | 11.8% |
| White | 697 | 58 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 81 | 18 | 22.22% |
8.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.68%
Male Poverty Rate
11.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is Asian, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is Other, with 7.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.31% |
| High School | 7.22% |
| Some College | 6.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.75% |
| Female Employed | 4.33% |
| Male Employed | 0.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,530 | $96,783 |
| Households | $75,638 | $92,956 |
| Married Families | $98,945 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,405 | $45,576 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
182
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 158 | 2.95% |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 11.42% |
| Other Race | 38 | 0.95% |
| White | 24 | 2.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.41%
Born in Gonzales
68.48%
Native Born
31.52%
Foreign Born
25.01%
Non Citizen
6.51%
Naturalized
68.48% of Gonzales residents were born in the United States, with 64.41% having been born in California. 25.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,707 | -103 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 7,810 | -103 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 7,913 | -104 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 8,017 | -103 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 8,120 | -103 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 8,223 | -104 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 8,327 | -101 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 8,428 | -137 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 8,565 | -72 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 8,637 | 324 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 8,313 | -42 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,355 | -37 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 8,392 | -21 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 8,413 | 33 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 8,380 | 25 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,355 | 32 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 8,323 | 41 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,282 | 69 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 8,213 | 59 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 8,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,564 | 2,904 | 62.32% |
| 1990 | 4,660 | 1,769 | 61.19% |
| 1980 | 2,891 | 316 | 12.27% |
| 1970 | 2,575 | 437 | 20.44% |
| 1960 | 2,138 | 317 | 17.41% |
| 1950 | 1,821 | 1,462 | 407.24% |
| 1890 | 359 | 126 | 54.08% |
| 1880 | 233 | -7,474 | -96.98% |