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Gonzales, Louisiana, in Ascension county, is 18 miles SE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 54 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Baton Rouge metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Gonzales is home to some 8,156 residents.
In Gonzales, about 52% of adults are married.
Approximately 35% of Gonzales is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Gonzales is very American.
In 2000, Gonzales had a median family income of $43,117. More so than most places, the people in Gonzales generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,270) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gonzales. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Gonzales was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.
In Gonzales, 94% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Gonzales it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Gonzales strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Gonzales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Gonzales colleges • Gonzales travel • Gonzales apartments and mortgage.
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