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Gonzales, TX


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGonzales Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGonzales Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gonzales, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better13
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime11

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