Gonzales County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Gonzales County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,638 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 19.3 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.41% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,656 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gonzales County grew by 1.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 19,764 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gonzales County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Gonzales County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,302 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.62% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gonzales County is about 22% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Gonzales County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $117,499 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $836 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.9% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gonzales County is about 11.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $836 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gonzales County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gonzales County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.8 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,404 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,993 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 396 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Gonzales County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gonzales County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Gonzales County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Gonzales County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Gonzales County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.9% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.4% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gonzales County, Texas.
What is the population of Gonzales County, Texas?
The population of Gonzales County, Texas is 20,638, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gonzales County, Texas?
The population density of Gonzales County, Texas is 19.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gonzales County, Texas?
The median household income in Gonzales County, Texas is $59,302, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gonzales County, Texas?
The median home price in Gonzales County, Texas is $117,499, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gonzales County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Gonzales County, Texas is 1.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.