Gonzales County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gonzales County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48177
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 177
Geography
- Land Area
- 1066.69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1069.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.461912
- Longitude
- -97.491920
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,338
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,299
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,665 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic | 8,671 | 47.3% |
| White | 8,125 | 44.3% |
| Black | 1,159 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,015 | 60.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,284 | 39.7% |
| White | 6,683 | 50.3% |
| Black | 1,136 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 112 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,851
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,855
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,091
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,687 | 53.8% |
| Black | 1,281 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,517
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,034 | 35.0% |
| Republican | 5,992 | 52.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,491 | 12.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,532 | 48.0% |
| Female | 5,982 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,318 | 54.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,142 | 36.0% |
| Black | 174 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,204
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,667 | 58.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,033 | 24.9% |
| Black | 46 | 26.4% |
| Asian | 22 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,515 | 45.5% |
| Female | 2,689 | 45.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,376 (33.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,568 (12.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,020
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $164,652
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $850
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.