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Gonzales, LA


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Gonzales, Louisiana

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.

The People and Families of Gonzales

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Gonzales Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Gonzales strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGonzales Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGonzales Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Gonzales Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Gonzales Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Gonzales Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Gonzales Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Gonzales People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Gonzales, LA

Comparing Gonzales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men49
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income410
People in Middle Class or Better49
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use13
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents83
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime36

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