Gatesville is a city located in Coryell County Texas. Gatesville has a 2024 population of 16,153. It is also the county seat of Coryell County. Gatesville is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,132 in 2020.
The average household income in Gatesville is $77,284 with a poverty rate of 10%. The median age in Gatesville is 40.4 years: 41.1 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gatesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,230 | 57.48% |
| Two or more races | 3,135 | 19.52% |
| Black or African American | 2,510 | 15.63% |
| Other race | 825 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 173 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 169 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,190 | 2.15 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 1,411 | 2.94 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 1,286 | 1.14 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Female | 452 | 2.43 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 41 | 3.66 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,761 | 12.63% |
| Associates Degree | 789 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 682 | 4.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 558 | 4% |
| High School Graduate | 5,022 | 36.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 772 | 5.54% |
| Some College | 4,359 | 31.26% |
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 | 6,824 | 6,109 | 735 |
| Hispanic | 3,438 | 2,463 | 243 |
| 2+ Races | 2,666 | 2,060 | 273 |
| Black | 2,400 | 1,849 | 110 |
| Other Race | 791 | 549 | 7 |
| Asian | 173 | 115 | 52 |
| Native American | 143 | 111 | 0 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,544 | $0 | $47,734 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,620 | $0 | $34,589 |
| High School Graduate | $31,595 | $36,841 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,299 | $0 | $15,724 |
| Overall | $33,140 | $36,754 | $29,391 |
| Some College | $33,511 | $41,289 | $30,506 |
$33,140
Average Earnings
$36,754
Average Male
$29,391
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.92% of Gatesville residents speak only English, while 20.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,927 | 496 | 10.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,405 | 101 | 7.19% |
| Black | 204 | 56 | 27.45% |
| Multiple | 1,063 | 42 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 130 | 36 | 27.69% |
10%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.67%
Male Poverty Rate
9.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gatesville is Asian, with 27.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gatesville is Multiple, with 3.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.31% |
| High School | 14.99% |
| Some College | 6.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.2% |
| Male Employed | 11.74% |
| Female Employed | 6.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,921 | $100,633 |
| Households | $54,802 | $77,284 |
| Married Families | $79,568 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,611 | $42,380 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,052
Number of Veterans
888
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 503 |
| First Gulf War | 359 |
| Vietnam | 152 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 477 |
| 55 to 64 | 182 |
| 65 to 74 | 149 |
| 75+ | 138 |
| 18 to 34 | 106 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 746 | 9.02% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 4.13% |
| Black | 101 | 4.02% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 3.66% |
| Other Race | 58 | 7.44% |
| Native American | 46 | 32.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
22.5%
Labor Force Participation
20.7%
Employment Rate
5%
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
67.33%
Born in Gatesville
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
3.59%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
94.72% of Gatesville residents were born in the United States, with 67.33% having been born in Texas. 3.59% 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 | 16,180 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 16,174 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 16,169 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 16,164 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 16,158 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 16,153 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 16,148 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 16,140 | -27 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 16,167 | 35 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 16,132 | 3,595 | 28.68% |
| 2019 | 12,537 | 291 | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 12,246 | -90 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 12,336 | -80 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 12,416 | -109 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 12,525 | 158 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 12,367 | -187 | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 12,554 | -133 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 12,687 | 65 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 12,622 | 147 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 12,475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,591 | 4,099 | 35.67% |
| 1990 | 11,492 | 5,232 | 83.58% |
| 1980 | 6,260 | 1,577 | 33.67% |
| 1970 | 4,683 | 57 | 1.23% |
| 1960 | 4,626 | 770 | 19.97% |
| 1950 | 3,856 | 679 | 21.37% |
| 1940 | 3,177 | 576 | 22.15% |
| 1930 | 2,601 | -13,579 | -83.92% |