Gause, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 312, Gause's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gause is a small community located in Texas, within Milam County. The total population is 312. It ranks as the 1435th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gause is 33.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gause, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $308,000. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $283,800. 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gause is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (69.9% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (15.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gause, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.