Gonzales County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Gonzales County, Texas has a population of 19,851, the 125th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,672 and the median home value is $159,100. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Gonzales County Quick Facts

Population 19,851

Median Household Income $58,67290% MOE ±$4,856

Median Home Value $159,10090% MOE ±$21,966

Poverty Rate 15.8%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Median Age 39.3 years90% MOE ±1.7 years

Homeownership Rate 66.2%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.9%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 75.3%

Cities/Places 3

Population 19,851 125th of 254

Median Income $58,672 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.8%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Gonzales County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	20,731	19,851	-4.2%
Median household income	$65,938	$58,672	-11.0%
Median home value¹	$149,285	$159,100	No clear change (+6.6%)
Median gross rent	$892	$840	No clear change (-5.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Gonzales

$58,672

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gonzales

$159,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 19.4%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 23.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

7.1%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.2%

Renter 33.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $840/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.5%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

24.4%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gonzales County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gonzales	7,200	$51,929	27.3%	$208,500
Waelder	603	$61,214	13.4%	$59,400
Smiley	543	$36,750	20.6%	$135,300

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Population Overview

Gonzales County is located in Texas with a total population of 19,851. It is the 125th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gonzales County is 39.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gonzales County is $58,672. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $159,100. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Gonzales County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gonzales County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.6%. The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gonzales County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gonzales County, Texas?

Gonzales County has a population of 19,851, making it the 125th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Gonzales County?

The median household income in Gonzales County is $58,672 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.

How many cities are in Gonzales County, Texas?

Gonzales County contains 3 Census-designated places.