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Gonzales, TX
City in Gonzales County, Texas.
Population
7,200
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,184
ZIP codes
0
Gonzales and its ZIP codes
Gonzales at a glance
- Gonzales is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 338th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $51,929 a year, 34% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,500 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $751 a month.
Local data for Gonzales, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gonzales, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,929
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$208,500
Median rent
$751/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,918), German Americans (626), Cuban Americans (257).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gonzales County. PPP loans are for Gonzales.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
7,340 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $6,090 per person
How people get to work
Gonzales, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gonzales, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
134
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gonzales, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.3%
U.S. 11.1% +18.2 pts
Cities near Gonzales
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarwoodTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WaelderCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ShinerCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| LulingCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| MoultonTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SmileyCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| YoakumCity | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| FlatoniaTown | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| KingsburyCity | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| NixonCity | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| CueroCity | 29 mi | 6.6 |
| StaplesCity | 29 mi | 1.5 |
| LockhartCity | 30 mi | 16.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gonzales, TX in?
- Gonzales is in Gonzales County, Texas.
- What is the population of Gonzales, TX?
- About 7,200 people live in Gonzales, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gonzales?
- Nearby places include Harwood (12 mi), Waelder (16 mi), Shiner (17 mi), Luling (18 mi), Moulton (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023