Gun Barrel City is a city located in Henderson County Texas. Gun Barrel City has a 2024 population of 7,029. Gun Barrel City is currently growing at a rate of 3% annually and its population has increased by 13.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Gun Barrel City is $88,646 with a poverty rate of 16.98%. The median age in Gun Barrel City is 49.1 years: 42.9 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gun Barrel City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,079 | 97.31% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 1.41% |
| Other race | 55 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,666 | 2.34 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 1,307 | 2.95 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 1,119 | 1.29 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 190 | 4.19 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Male | 50 | 3.12 | 50 | 50 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 413 | 8.88% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 10.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 433 | 9.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 297 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,577 | 33.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 4.26% |
| Some College | 1,226 | 26.37% |
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 | 4,409 | 3,856 | 693 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 165 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 49 | 14 |
| Other Race | 55 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 3 |
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 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,978 | $66,571 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,045 | $40,243 | $30,369 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,136 | $0 | $18,281 |
| Overall | $36,932 | $46,438 | $30,417 |
| Some College | $46,555 | $70,732 | $43,281 |
$36,932
Average Earnings
$46,438
Average Male
$30,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.56% of Gun Barrel City residents speak only English, while 3.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,914 | 1,023 | 17.3% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 33 | 11.19% |
| Other | 55 | 19 | 34.55% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
16.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.34%
Male Poverty Rate
19.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gun Barrel City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gun Barrel City is Hispanic, with 11.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.31% |
| Some College | 13.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Employed | 12.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.5% |
| Female Employed | 3.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,203 | $105,490 |
| Households | $63,938 | $88,646 |
| Married Families | $86,280 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,303 | $62,649 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
524
Number of Veterans
490
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| World War II | 63 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 205 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 515 | 10.33% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 10% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 14.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
75.2%
Born in Gun Barrel City
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.91% of Gun Barrel City residents were born in the United States, with 75.2% having been born in Texas. 1.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,054 | 205 | 2.61% |
| 2028 | 7,849 | 205 | 2.68% |
| 2027 | 7,644 | 205 | 2.76% |
| 2026 | 7,439 | 205 | 2.83% |
| 2025 | 7,234 | 205 | 2.92% |
| 2024 | 7,029 | 205 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6,824 | 322 | 4.95% |
| 2022 | 6,502 | 134 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 6,368 | 159 | 2.56% |
| 2020 | 6,209 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 6,223 | 53 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 6,170 | 89 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 6,081 | 62 | 1.03% |
| 2016 | 6,019 | 42 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,977 | 23 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 5,954 | 70 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 5,884 | 141 | 2.46% |
| 2012 | 5,743 | 32 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 5,711 | 43 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 5,668 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,145 | 1,619 | 45.92% |
| 1990 | 3,526 | -4,528 | -56.22% |