Gonzales, TX

Gonzales, Texas

Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales county, is 55 miles NW of Victoria, Texas (center to center) and 55 miles S of Austin, Texas. The city is home to some 7,202 residents.

The People and Families of Gonzales

In Gonzales, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 37% 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 $34,663.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Gonzales. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Gonzales Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Gonzales was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Gonzales, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Gonzales, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Gonzales Almanac

Gonzales Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gonzales Public Libraries

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Gonzales Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gonzales residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gonzales, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gonzales Hospitals

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
HIGHWAY 90A BYPASS
(830) 672-7581
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Gonzales

Gonzales High Schools (2004)

GONZALES H S
1801 N SARAH DEWITT DR
830-672-7535
A Title I school.
Serves 748 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

GONZALES ALTER
1501 SAINT LAWRENCE
830-672-6914
A Non-traditional School
Serves 30 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.5

Gonzales Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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