2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,764
Gonzales County is a small county in Texas with a population of 19,764. The median household income is $59,355, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.5%, median home value is $158,900, and 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 48% below the national average.
Population
19,764
2023 estimate
Rank #1898 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,355
Household
Rank #1980 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$158,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1841 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #3021 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
11.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
28.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
3% above Texas avg·3% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Texas avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,773
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% below Texas avg·24% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
13% below Texas avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Texas avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below Texas avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
8,976
Households
7,656
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,368
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
41% below Texas avg·48% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Texas avg·13% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.0%
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