Gonzales County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gonzales County is located in Texas with a total population of 19,764. It is the 125th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gonzales County is 38.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gonzales County is $59,355. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $158,900. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Gonzales County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% 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 50.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.0%.