Gladewater is a city located in Gregg County Texas. Gladewater has a 2024 population of 6,312. Gladewater is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,151 in 2020.
The average household income in Gladewater is $73,515 with a poverty rate of 27.21%. The median age in Gladewater is 33.7 years: 32.2 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gladewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,103 | 65.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,336 | 21.22% |
| Two or more races | 611 | 9.7% |
| Other race | 247 | 3.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,401 | 2.52 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 880 | 2.88 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 832 | 1.19 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 614 | 3.66 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 75 | 3.79 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 620 | 15.35% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 3.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 399 | 9.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 222 | 5.5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,338 | 33.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 1,238 | 30.66% |
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 | 2,875 | 2,365 | 591 |
| Black | 615 | 529 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 367 | 260 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 219 | 20 |
| Other Race | 126 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,063 | $81,250 | $39,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,355 | $147,578 | $51,453 |
| High School Graduate | $33,326 | $44,265 | $19,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,086 | $34,520 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,163 | $43,563 | $30,616 |
| Some College | $37,263 | $43,675 | $36,211 |
$35,163
Average Earnings
$43,563
Average Male
$30,616
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.38% of Gladewater residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,667 | 716 | 19.53% |
| Black | 1,309 | 515 | 39.34% |
| Multiple | 601 | 213 | 35.44% |
| Hispanic | 627 | 195 | 31.1% |
| Other | 235 | 158 | 67.23% |
27.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.58%
Male Poverty Rate
33.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gladewater is Other, with 67.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gladewater is White, with 19.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.41% |
| Some College | 12.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 18.95% |
| Male Employed | 3.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,346 | $83,708 |
| Households | $52,100 | $73,515 |
| Married Families | $104,773 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,118 | $47,473 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
515
Number of Veterans
501
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 204 |
| Vietnam | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 75+ | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 12.9% |
| Black | 82 | 13% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 4.23% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
75.26%
Born in Gladewater
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
96.86% of Gladewater residents were born in the United States, with 75.26% having been born in Texas. 1.3% 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 | 6,513 | 40 | 0.62% |
| 2028 | 6,473 | 40 | 0.62% |
| 2027 | 6,433 | 41 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 6,392 | 40 | 0.63% |
| 2025 | 6,352 | 40 | 0.63% |
| 2024 | 6,312 | 40 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 6,272 | 38 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 6,234 | 52 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 6,182 | 31 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 6,151 | -169 | -2.67% |
| 2019 | 6,320 | 15 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 6,305 | 22 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 6,283 | -38 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 6,321 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 6,308 | -16 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 6,324 | -30 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 6,354 | -85 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 6,439 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6,439 | 35 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 6,404 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,078 | 51 | 0.85% |
| 1990 | 6,027 | -521 | -7.96% |
| 1980 | 6,548 | 974 | 17.47% |
| 1970 | 5,574 | -168 | -2.93% |
| 1960 | 5,742 | 437 | 8.24% |
| 1950 | 5,305 | 851 | 19.11% |
| 1940 | 4,454 | -2,059 | -31.61% |