Gonzales is a city located in Gonzales County Texas. Gonzales has a 2024 population of 7,239. It is also the county seat of Gonzales County. Gonzales is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,167 in 2020.
The average household income in Gonzales is $75,805 with a poverty rate of 17.89%. The median age in Gonzales is 34.3 years: 33.9 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gonzales was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,319 | 60.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,055 | 14.67% |
| Black or African American | 903 | 12.56% |
| Other race | 808 | 11.24% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 2,618 | 2.65 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 1,018 | 3.55 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 732 | 1.08 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 614 | 3.21 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 254 | 2.2 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 539 | 12.24% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 4.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 374 | 8.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 4.41% |
| High School Graduate | 2,088 | 47.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 507 | 11.51% |
| Some College | 498 | 11.31% |
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 | 2,349 | 1,513 | 108 |
| White | 1,422 | 1,251 | 407 |
| 2+ Races | 671 | 323 | 40 |
| Black | 579 | 540 | 0 |
| Other Race | 448 | 262 | 35 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,313 | $56,359 | $49,010 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $65,800 |
| High School Graduate | $33,339 | $29,924 | $33,772 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,144 | $45,410 | $24,390 |
| Overall | $38,673 | $46,209 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $46,923 | $70,197 | $29,429 |
$38,673
Average Earnings
$46,209
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.66% of Gonzales residents speak only English, while 32.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,156 | 826 | 19.87% |
| Black | 869 | 288 | 33.14% |
| Multiple | 1,031 | 208 | 20.17% |
| Other | 801 | 168 | 20.97% |
| White | 1,877 | 149 | 7.94% |
17.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.03%
Male Poverty Rate
22.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is Black, with 33.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gonzales is White, with 7.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.26% |
| High School | 17.05% |
| Some College | 11.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.55% |
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,806 | $87,231 |
| Households | $58,542 | $75,805 |
| Married Families | $69,419 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,587 | $39,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
291
Number of Veterans
278
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| Korea | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 8.47% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 6.27% |
| Black | 18 | 2.91% |
| Other Race | 10 | 2.13% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
0.1%
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
80.63%
Born in Gonzales
88.58%
Native Born
11.42%
Foreign Born
6.15%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
88.58% of Gonzales residents were born in the United States, with 80.63% having been born in Texas. 6.15% 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 | 7,329 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 7,311 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 7,293 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 7,275 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 7,257 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 7,239 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 7,221 | 27 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 7,194 | 61 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 7,133 | -34 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 7,167 | -415 | -5.47% |
| 2019 | 7,582 | 34 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 7,548 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 7,542 | -23 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 7,565 | 110 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 7,455 | 82 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 7,373 | 70 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 7,303 | 58 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,245 | 46 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 7,199 | -34 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 7,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,202 | 675 | 10.34% |
| 1990 | 6,527 | -625 | -8.74% |
| 1980 | 7,152 | 1,298 | 22.17% |
| 1970 | 5,854 | 25 | 0.43% |
| 1960 | 5,829 | 170 | 3% |
| 1950 | 5,659 | 937 | 19.84% |
| 1940 | 4,722 | 863 | 22.36% |
| 1930 | 3,859 | 731 | 23.37% |
| 1920 | 3,128 | -11 | -0.35% |
| 1910 | 3,139 | -1,158 | -26.95% |
| 1900 | 4,297 | -3,032 | -41.37% |