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Gholson, TX
City in McLennan County, Texas.
Population
1,112
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
133
ZIP codes
0
Gholson and its ZIP codes
Gholson at a glance
- The median household income is $77,500, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,800 (48% below Texas) and median rent is $862 a month.
Local data for Gholson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gholson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$148,800
Median rent
$862/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (156), German Americans (147), Mexican Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for Gholson.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.07B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
How people get to work
Gholson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gholson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 36°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gholson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Gholson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| China SpringCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| RossCity | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| AquillaCity | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Lacy-LakeviewCity | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| WestCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| WacoCity | 12 mi | 91 |
| BellmeadCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| Valley MillsCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Laguna ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| LeroyCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| AbbottCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WoodwayCity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| WhitneyTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| CrawfordTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gholson, TX in?
- Gholson is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Gholson, TX?
- About 1,112 people live in Gholson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gholson?
- Nearby places include China Spring (6.1 mi), Ross (8 mi), Aquilla (9.4 mi), Lacy-Lakeview (10 mi), West (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023