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 $93,581 with a poverty rate of 14%. The median age in Gun Barrel City is 49 years: 42.7 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gun Barrel City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,164 | 96.19% |
| Two or more races | 107 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,658 | 2.41 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Married | 1,274 | 3.02 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 1,017 | 1.29 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 255 | 3.62 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Male | 112 | 2.96 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
88.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 600 | 12.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 461 | 9.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 306 | 6.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,622 | 33.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 3.33% |
| Some College | 1,318 | 27.39% |
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 | 4,460 | 3,978 | 676 |
| Hispanic | 270 | 248 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 64 | 15 |
| Black | 55 | 55 | 41 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $68,109 | $69,656 | $31,157 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,206 | $34,344 | $26,819 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,017 | $0 | $21,102 |
| Overall | $37,036 | $45,316 | $35,359 |
| Some College | $47,470 | $61,284 | $46,762 |
$37,036
Average Earnings
$45,316
Average Male
$35,359
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.77% of Gun Barrel City residents speak only English, while 3.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,912 | 829 | 14.02% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 42 | 11.26% |
| Black | 81 | 26 | 32.1% |
| Other | 24 | 15 | 62.5% |
14%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.4%
Male Poverty Rate
15.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gun Barrel City is Other, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gun Barrel City is Hispanic, with 11.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.09% |
| Some College | 10.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.73% |
| Male Employed | 11.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.35% |
| Female Employed | 4.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,174 | $107,365 |
| Households | $69,273 | $93,581 |
| Married Families | $98,676 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,512 | $68,243 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
520
Number of Veterans
505
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 101 |
| World War II | 58 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 187 |
| 35 to 54 | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 508 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 9.38% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
12.3%
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
75.11%
Born in Gun Barrel City
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
98.97% of Gun Barrel City residents were born in the United States, with 75.11% having been born in Texas. 0.92% 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% |