Gonzales, Texas

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Gonzales was the site of the first battle of the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835.  The internationally recognized sign of freedom, the Come and Take IT flag was born from that battle.  Today, Gonzales still boasts its place in the Texas Revolution but is also home to some significant business and industry including Adams Extract & Spice, Purina, Tyson and Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farm.  In early 2020 BYK Industries, based in Germany, completed a $50 million expansion in the City.
  The Texas Gonzales Northern Rail (TXGN) serves the area with connections to Union Pacific and the Port of Houston. The City is the County Seat for Gonzales County. The Gonzales Memorial Museum, built by the State of Texas in celebration of the Texas Centennial in 1936, houses the original Come & Take It Cannon.  Gonzales is located 15 miles south of Interstate Highway 10, 70 miles east of San Antonio, 70 miles south of Austin and 130 miles west of Houston, Texas.

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Gonzales Economic Development Corporation
Susan Sankey, Executive Director
830.672.2815
gedc@gonzales.texas.gov

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Gonzales, Texas7,2677,2377,1497,138

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4450
5-9448
10-14544
15-19551
20-24516
25-29381
30-34420
35-39416
40-44426
45-49386
50-54429
55-59409
60-64461
65-69403
70-74305
75-79248
80-84167
85+189
18+5,362
Median Age38

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Race

Gonzales, Texas2024
Total7,149.00
White Alone46.59%
Black Alone8.85%
American Indian Alone0.92%
Asian Alone0.59%
Pacific Islander Alone0.03%
Some Other Race21.84%
Two or More Races21.18%
Hispanic Origin58.75%
Diversity Index83.60

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Growth Rate

Gonzales, Texas2024 - 2029
Population-0.03%
Households0.70%
Families0.63%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households2,5922,5032,6902,785
Housing Units2,8942,8143,0723,151
Owner Occupied Units1,6381,749
Renter Occupied Units1,0521,036
Vacant Units382366

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Home Value

Gonzales, Texas20242029
Median Home Value$187,326$203,889
Average Home Value$196,306$213,150
<$50,000121109
$50,000 - $99,999274265
$100,000 - $149,999209200
$150,000 - $199,999288276
$200,000 - $249,999275315
$250,000 - $299,999258302
$300,000 - $399,999149187
$400,000 - $499,9993342
$500,000 - $749,9992237
$1,000,000 +04

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later103
2000-2009170
1990-1999324
1980-1989365
1970-1979512
1960-1969374
1950-1959363
1940-1949456
1939 or Before350

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Income

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Income

Gonzales, Texas20242029
Median Household$59,183$65,323
Average Household$87,325$96,405
Per Capita$32,909$37,665

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Household Income

Gonzales, Texas2024
<$15,000284
$15,000 - $24,999272
$25,000 - $34,999270
$35,000 - $49,999313
$50,000 - $74,999450
$75,000 - $99,999386
$100,000 - $149,999321
$150,000 - $199,999208
$200,000+186

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+3,090
In-County Residents2,459
Out-of-County Residents631
Drive Alone2,376
Carpooled325
Public Transport0
Work at Home25
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked307
Other57
Less than 5 minutes203
5-9 minutes1,188
10-14 minutes513
15-19 minutes299
20-24 minutes178
25-29 minutes60
30-34 minutes213
35-39 minutes85
40-44 minutes30
45-59 minutes186
60-89 minutes44
90+ minutes66
Average Travel Time16

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees4,680
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt73
Mining21
Utilities58
Construction114
Manufacturing87
Wholesale Trade138
  
Retail Trade721
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers56
Furn & Home Furnish Str7
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip49
Food & Beverage Stores247
Health/Pers Care Stores27
Gasoline Stations34
Clothing/Accessory Store5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music52
General Merchandise Str244
  
Transportation/Warehouse99
Information111
  
Finance & Insurance188
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn122
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv17
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other49
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing59
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv437
Legal Services33
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt55
Educational Services792
HealthCare/Social Assist610
Arts/Entertainment/Rec44
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs436
Accommodation90
Food Srv/Drinking Places346
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin259
Auto Repair/Maintenance65
Public Administration Emp363

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Educational Attainment (25+)

Gonzales, Texas2024
<9th Grade458
Some High School550
GED335
Graduated High School1,843
Some College/No Degree518
Associates Degree271
Bachelor's Degree456
Graduate Degree209

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses451
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus3
Mining Bus4
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus11
Manufacturing Bus12
Wholesale Trade Bus16
  
Retail Trade Bus57
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus11
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus5
Food & Beverage Stores Bus8
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus3
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus2
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus12
General Merchandise Str Bus6
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus11
Information Bus13
  
Finance & Insurance Bus36
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus20
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus5
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus11
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus19
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus23
Legal Services Bus7
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus11
Educational Services Bus13
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus34
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus10
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus53
Accommodation Bus14
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus39
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus67
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus10
Public Administration Bus36

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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