Gonzales is a city located in Ascension Parish Louisiana. Gonzales has a 2024 population of 14,221. Gonzales is currently growing at a rate of 3.52% annually and its population has increased by 15.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,284 in 2020.
The average household income in Gonzales is $79,857 with a poverty rate of 11.31%. The median age in Gonzales is 41.2 years: 36 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gonzales was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,949 | 46.67% |
| White | 5,553 | 43.56% |
| Other race | 668 | 5.24% |
| Two or more races | 492 | 3.86% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,565 | 2.25 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 2,414 | 1.14 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Married | 2,006 | 2.97 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Female | 943 | 3.5 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 202 | 2.45 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 927 | 10.1% |
| Associates Degree | 643 | 7.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,667 | 18.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 763 | 8.32% |
| High School Graduate | 2,969 | 32.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 282 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 1,925 | 20.98% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,455 | 4,081 | 1,401 |
| Black | 3,905 | 3,502 | 971 |
| Hispanic | 816 | 400 | 168 |
| Other Race | 395 | 88 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 369 | 248 | 54 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,242 | $117,825 | $46,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,848 | $46,774 | $63,556 |
| High School Graduate | $44,583 | $58,603 | $37,462 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,392 | $35,931 | $15,605 |
| Overall | $47,518 | $70,520 | $39,615 |
| Some College | $45,343 | $56,250 | $34,129 |
$47,518
Average Earnings
$70,520
Average Male
$39,615
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.37% of Gonzales residents speak only English, while 12.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,905 | 718 | 12.16% |
| White | 5,265 | 644 | 12.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,453 | 39 | 2.68% |
| Multiple | 463 | 35 | 7.56% |
| Other | 668 | 19 | 2.84% |
11.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.54%
Male Poverty Rate
9.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is White, with 12.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is Hispanic, with 2.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.47% |
| High School | 12.31% |
| Some College | 9.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.76% |
| Female Employed | 4.39% |
| Male Employed | 3.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,765 | $90,684 |
| Households | $66,152 | $79,857 |
| Married Families | $90,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,579 | $59,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
482
Number of Veterans
461
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 249 |
| Second Gulf War | 97 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 192 |
| 65 to 74 | 182 |
| 18 to 34 | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 5.22% |
| Black | 201 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 7.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
9%
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
80.49%
Born in Gonzales
93.47%
Native Born
6.53%
Foreign Born
3.63%
Non Citizen
2.9%
Naturalized
93.47% of Gonzales residents were born in the United States, with 80.49% having been born in Louisiana. 3.63% 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 | 16,643 | 485 | 3% |
| 2028 | 16,158 | 484 | 3.09% |
| 2027 | 15,674 | 484 | 3.19% |
| 2026 | 15,190 | 485 | 3.3% |
| 2025 | 14,705 | 484 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | 14,221 | 484 | 3.52% |
| 2023 | 13,737 | 672 | 5.14% |
| 2022 | 13,065 | 472 | 3.75% |
| 2021 | 12,593 | 309 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 12,284 | 1,282 | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 11,002 | 136 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 10,866 | 40 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 10,826 | 55 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 10,771 | 151 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 10,620 | 180 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 10,440 | 173 | 1.69% |
| 2013 | 10,267 | 111 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 10,156 | 215 | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 9,941 | 123 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 9,818 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,156 | 1,153 | 16.46% |
| 1990 | 7,003 | -284 | -3.9% |
| 1980 | 7,287 | 2,775 | 61.5% |
| 1970 | 4,512 | 1,260 | 38.75% |
| 1960 | 3,252 | -13,391 | -80.46% |