Gonzales County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,851 | — | #1,893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,672 | -21.9% | #2,208 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,100 | -43.6% | #2,046 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $840 | -27.8% | #1,818 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | +25.5% | #2,091 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gonzales County has a population of 19,851, making it the #1,893 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gonzales County is $58,672, ranking #2,208 out of 3,222 counties — 21.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Gonzales County is $159,100 (-43.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $840/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.2%.
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82.0% of residents in Gonzales County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.5% below the national rate.
About Gonzales County, Texas
Gonzales County, Texas has a total population of 19,851, making it the 1,893rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gonzales County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gonzales County is $58,672, which ranks #2,208 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Gonzales County is $159,100, 43.6% below the national median. Renters in Gonzales County pay a median gross rent of $840 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gonzales County, 11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.
Gonzales County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (40.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%).
All data for Gonzales County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.