Gonzales, LA

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Gonzales Overview

12,356
TOTAL POPULATION
6,026
MALE POPULATION
6,330
FEMALE POPULATION
95.20
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.04
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,406
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,915
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,310
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,253
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gonzales Zip Codes

Gonzales Area Codes

Race in Gonzales

The most populous races in Gonzales are Black / African American (5,848 | 47.3%), White / Caucasian (5,716 | 46.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,018 | 8.2%).
Race in Gonzales
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American5,84847.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,0188.2%
Native / Alaskan340.3%
White / Caucasian5,71646.3%
Two or more Races3142.5%
Some other Race4443.6%
Total12,356100.0%

Ancestry in Gonzales

The most populous ancestries reported in Gonzales are French (1,563 | 12.7%), American (695 | 5.6%), Mexican (669 | 5.4%), French Canadian (625 | 5.1%), and German (600 | 4.9%), together accounting for 33.6% of all Gonzales residents.
Ancestry in Gonzales
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3212.6%
American6955.6%
Apache90.1%
Blackfeet500.4%
British380.3%
Central American260.2%
Cuban2281.8%
Danish180.2%
Dutch360.3%
Eastern European440.4%
Ecuadorian320.3%
English5684.6%
European100.1%
French1,56312.7%
French Canadian6255.1%
German6004.9%
Guatemalan140.1%
Honduran120.1%
Irish4143.4%
Italian2592.1%
Jamaican80.1%
Mexican6695.4%
Mexican American Indian340.3%
Norwegian240.2%
Puerto Rican160.1%
Scandinavian20.0%
Scotch-Irish720.6%
Scottish1130.9%
South American320.3%
Spaniard30.0%
Spanish330.3%
Subsaharan African3212.6%
Swedish100.1%
Ukrainian1090.9%
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Immigrants in Gonzales

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gonzales came from Latin America (547 | 4.4%), Central America (346 | 2.8%), Mexico (326 | 2.6%), Caribbean (169 | 1.4%), and Cuba (169 | 1.4%), together accounting for 12.6% of all Gonzales residents.
Immigrants in Gonzales
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean1691.4%
Central America3462.8%
Cuba1691.4%
Ecuador320.3%
El Salvador160.1%
Europe60.1%
Germany60.1%
Honduras40.0%
Latin America5474.4%
Mexico3262.6%
South America320.3%
Western Europe60.1%
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Sex and Age in Gonzales

Sex and Age in Gonzales

The most populous age groups in Gonzales are 25 to 29 Years (829 | 13.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (676 | 10.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gonzales
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years288 (4.8%)429 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years320 (5.3%)236 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years428 (7.1%)318 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years451 (7.5%)503 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years363 (6.0%)362 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years829 (13.8%)451 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years436 (7.2%)438 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years426 (7.1%)340 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years107 (1.8%)496 (7.8%)
45 to 49 Years358 (5.9%)153 (2.4%)
50 to 54 Years360 (6.0%)330 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years641 (10.6%)676 (10.7%)
60 to 64 Years225 (3.7%)352 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years376 (6.2%)387 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years135 (2.2%)198 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years128 (2.1%)384 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years92 (1.5%)138 (2.2%)
85 Years and over63 (1.1%)139 (2.2%)
Total6,026 (100.0%)6,330 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gonzales

Median Family Size in Gonzales

The median family size in Gonzales is 3.02 persons per family, with single female/mother families (850 | 27.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.74 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (235 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.20 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gonzales
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,022 (65.1%)2.81
Single Male/Father235 (7.6%)2.20
Single Female/Mother850 (27.4%)3.74
Total Families3,107 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Gonzales

The median household size in Gonzales is 2.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (850 | 16.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.92 persons per household. non-family households (2,220 | 41.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gonzales
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,022 (38.0%)2.81
Single Male/Father235 (4.4%)2.46
Single Female/Mother850 (16.0%)3.92
Non-family2,220 (41.7%)1.13
Total Households5,327 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gonzales

Out of a total of 5,327 households in Gonzales, 3,107 (58.3%) are family households, while 2,220 (41.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,574, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,927.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gonzales
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,927 (36.2%)
2-Person Households1,574 (29.5%)279 (5.2%)
3-Person Households423 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households792 (14.9%)14 (0.3%)
5-Person Households278 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households40 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,107 (58.3%)2,220 (41.7%)

Female Fertility in Gonzales

Fertility by Age in Gonzales

Average fertility rate in Gonzales is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gonzales
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years59 (64.8%)47.0
35 to 50 years32 (35.2%)32.0
Total91 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gonzales

63.7% of women with births (91) in Gonzales are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 1.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gonzales
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years58 (98.3%)1 (1.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total58 (63.7%)33 (36.3%)

Fertility by Education in Gonzales

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gonzales
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma85 (93.4%)107.0
College or Associate's Degree6 (6.6%)9.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total91 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gonzales

36.3% of women with births in Gonzales are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 83.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 37.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gonzales
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma53 (62.4%)32 (37.7%)
College or Associate's Degree5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (63.7%)33 (36.3%)

Income in Gonzales

Income Overview in Gonzales

Per Capita Income in Gonzales is $34,406, while median incomes of families and households are $78,915 and $66,310 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,356$34,406
Median Family Income3,107$78,915
Mean Family Income3,107$89,742
Median Household Income5,327$66,310
Mean Household Income5,327$79,440
Income Deficit3,107$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,35657.70%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,35642.30¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,3560.38

Earnings by Sex in Gonzales

Average Earnings in Gonzales are $44,748, $67,551 for men and $28,574 for women, a difference of 57.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Gonzales
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,489 (56.6%)$67,551
Female2,681 (43.4%)$28,574
Total6,170 (100.0%)$44,748

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gonzales

The most common earnings brackets in Gonzales are $100,000+ for men (792 | 22.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (312 | 11.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gonzales
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less29 (0.8%)58 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99944 (1.3%)64 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49929 (0.8%)128 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)219 (8.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)35 (1.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.1%)290 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49923 (0.7%)160 (6.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999108 (3.1%)18 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49932 (0.9%)195 (7.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999179 (5.1%)32 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999160 (4.6%)255 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999146 (4.2%)233 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999169 (4.8%)147 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999226 (6.5%)132 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999316 (9.1%)77 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99953 (1.5%)88 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999204 (5.9%)312 (11.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999250 (7.2%)65 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999727 (20.8%)60 (2.2%)
$100,000+792 (22.7%)113 (4.2%)
Total3,489 (100.0%)2,681 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gonzales

Average earnings in Gonzales are $69,382 for men and $33,695 for women, a difference of 51.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,629, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,969. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,692, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,063.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gonzales
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,969$16,063
High School Diploma$69,037$33,320
College or Associate's Degree$46,414$29,144
Bachelor's Degree$112,629$44,195
Graduate Degree--
Total$69,382$33,695

Family Income in Gonzales

Family Income Brackets in Gonzales

According to the Gonzales family income data, there are 736 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 28 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gonzales
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000712.3%
$10,000 to $14,999280.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991524.9%
$25,000 to $34,999842.7%
$35,000 to $49,99948815.7%
$50,000 to $74,99965921.2%
$75,000 to $99,99951016.4%
$100,000 to $149,99973623.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991906.1%
$200,000+1906.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gonzales

2-person families (1,602 | 51.6%) account for the highest median family income in Gonzales with $84,714 per family, while 2-person families (1,602 | 51.6%) have the highest median income of $42,357 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gonzales
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,602 (51.6%)$84,714
3-Person Families596 (19.2%)$61,576
4-Person Families683 (22.0%)$0
5-Person Families186 (6.0%)$0
6-Person Families40 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total3,107 (100.0%)$78,915

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gonzales

The median family income in Gonzales is $78,915, with families comprising 3+ earners (190) having the highest median family income of $135,745, while families with no earners (515) have the lowest median family income of $41,339, accounting for 6.1% and 16.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gonzales
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners515 (16.6%)$41,339
1 Earner1,318 (42.4%)$81,442
2 Earners1,084 (34.9%)$95,061
3+ Earners190 (6.1%)$135,745
Total3,107 (100.0%)$78,915

Household Income in Gonzales

Household Income Brackets in Gonzales

With 1,103 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Gonzales, accounting for 20.7% of all households. In contrast, only 144 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gonzales
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001863.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991442.7%
$15,000 to $24,99954910.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992404.5%
$35,000 to $49,99968712.9%
$50,000 to $74,99996418.1%
$75,000 to $99,99993817.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,10320.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992184.1%
$200,000+2935.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gonzales

The median household income in Gonzales is $66,310, with the highest median household income of $88,736 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 186 households (3.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,793, with 1,340 households (25.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gonzales
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years186 (3.5%)$88,736
25 to 44 Years1,973 (37.0%)$78,855
45 to 64 Years1,828 (34.3%)$81,250
65+ Years1,340 (25.2%)$48,793
Total5,327 (100.0%)$66,310

Poverty in Gonzales

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gonzales

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Gonzales, 16 and 17 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (50.0%) and 171 females (19.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gonzales
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years143 (49.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years100 (22.1%)19 (8.6%)
12 to 14 Years119 (40.3%)40 (15.3%)
15 Years79 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years53 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years149 (11.8%)171 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years5 (0.9%)128 (15.3%)
45 to 54 Years49 (7.0%)54 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years9 (1.1%)34 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years58 (12.7%)23 (4.2%)
75 Years and over55 (20.7%)73 (12.0%)
Total848 (14.4%)542 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gonzales

According to the poverty statistics in Gonzales, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.1% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gonzales
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years145 (50.3%)429 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years352 (77.9%)203 (91.4%)
12 to 14 Years176 (59.7%)222 (84.7%)
15 Years207 (72.4%)327 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (50.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years417 (88.7%)523 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,116 (88.2%)718 (80.8%)
35 to 44 Years528 (99.1%)708 (84.7%)
45 to 54 Years650 (93.0%)429 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years830 (98.9%)986 (96.7%)
65 to 74 Years399 (87.3%)529 (95.8%)
75 Years and over210 (79.2%)537 (88.0%)
Total5,059 (85.6%)5,661 (91.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gonzales

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gonzales show that 5.0% or 102 of the total 2,022 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 56.5%, comprising of 74 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gonzales
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,308 (97.9%)28 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children555 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children57 (43.5%)74 (56.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,920 (95.0%)102 (5.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gonzales

According to the poverty data in Gonzales, 4.7% or 11 single-father households and 14.7% or 125 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (9.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gonzales
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (9.4%)8 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)69 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (4.7%)125 (14.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gonzales

The poverty data for Gonzales shows that 102 of the married-couple family households (5.0%) and 136 of the single-parent households (12.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (56.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 household (80.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gonzales
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children28 (2.1%)19 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)69 (10.5%)
3 or 4 Children74 (56.5%)48 (80.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (5.0%)136 (12.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Gonzales

Employment by Class of Employer in Gonzales

Among the 5,692 employed individuals in Gonzales, private company employees (3,961 | 69.6%), local government employees (536 | 9.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (311 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gonzales
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,96169.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2203.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2865.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations3115.5%
Local Government Employees5369.4%
State Government Employees3055.4%
Federal Government Employees731.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,692100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gonzales

According to the labor force statistics for Gonzales, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,724), 64.3% or 6,253 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 557 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 92.3% or 1,109 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.2% or 161 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gonzales
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years219 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years626 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,114 (87.0%)35 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years693 (79.3%)161 (23.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,151 (84.1%)184 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,109 (92.3%)87 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years842 (63.9%)80 (9.5%)
60 to 64 Years209 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years267 (24.4%)9 (3.4%)
75 Years and over27 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,253 (64.3%)557 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gonzales

According to labor force statistics for Gonzales, 77.3% of individuals (5,116) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,618) are in the labor force, with 10.7% or 547 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.1% or 1,574 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.1% or 180 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gonzales
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School618 (61.9%)290 (29.1%)
High School Diploma1,311 (74.4%)167 (9.5%)
College / Associate Degree1,613 (81.2%)266 (13.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,574 (84.1%)30 (1.6%)
Total5,116 (77.3%)708 (10.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gonzales

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gonzales are Community & Social Service (703 | 12.3%), Management (610 | 10.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (448 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (428 | 7.5%), and Business & Financial (381 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gonzales

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gonzales, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (84.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (82.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (91.1%), and Business & Financial (89.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gonzales
OccupationMaleFemale
Management514 (84.3%)96 (15.7%)
Business & Financial40 (10.5%)341 (89.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science371 (82.8%)77 (17.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science157 (68.6%)72 (31.4%)
Community & Social Service 292 (41.5%)411 (58.5%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (8.9%)51 (91.1%)
Legal Services & Support40 (60.6%)26 (39.4%)
Education Instruction & Library177 (41.4%)251 (58.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment70 (45.8%)83 (54.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating154 (59.5%)105 (40.5%)
Health Technologists100 (48.8%)105 (51.2%)
Total (Category)1,371 (57.1%)1,030 (42.9%)
Total (Overall)3,286 (57.6%)2,415 (42.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gonzales are Food Preparation & Serving (207 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (169 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (166 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (78 | 1.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (47 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Gonzales

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gonzales, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (98.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gonzales
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)169 (100.0%)
Security & Protection78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (6.8%)193 (93.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (1.2%)164 (98.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)94 (14.9%)538 (85.1%)
Total (Overall)3,286 (57.6%)2,415 (42.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gonzales are Sales & Related (668 | 11.7%), and Office & Administration (310 | 5.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gonzales

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gonzales
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related198 (29.6%)470 (70.4%)
Office & Administration50 (16.1%)260 (83.9%)
Total (Category)248 (25.4%)730 (74.6%)
Total (Overall)3,286 (57.6%)2,415 (42.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gonzales are Construction & Extraction (385 | 6.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (178 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gonzales

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gonzales
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction381 (99.0%)4 (1.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)559 (99.3%)4 (0.7%)
Total (Overall)3,286 (57.6%)2,415 (42.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gonzales are Production (431 | 7.6%), Material Moving (380 | 6.7%), and Transportation (316 | 5.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gonzales

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gonzales
OccupationMaleFemale
Production431 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation203 (64.2%)113 (35.8%)
Material Moving380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,014 (90.0%)113 (10.0%)
Total (Overall)3,286 (57.6%)2,415 (42.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gonzales

Employment Industries in Gonzales

The major employment industries in Gonzales include Manufacturing (1,273 | 22.3%), Retail Trade (705 | 12.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (587 | 10.3%), Construction (511 | 9.0%), and Educational Services (473 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Gonzales

Employment Industries by Sex in Gonzales

The Gonzales industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (94.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.4%), and Information (84.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gonzales
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction481 (94.1%)30 (5.9%)
Manufacturing1,114 (87.5%)159 (12.5%)
Wholesale Trade190 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade177 (25.1%)528 (74.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing194 (78.2%)54 (21.8%)
Utilities26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information15 (15.6%)81 (84.4%)
Finance & Insurance173 (61.8%)107 (38.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific88 (43.1%)116 (56.9%)
Enterprise Management5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support106 (54.9%)87 (45.1%)
Educational Services324 (68.5%)149 (31.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance68 (11.6%)519 (88.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14 (5.7%)233 (94.3%)
Public Administration140 (29.8%)330 (70.2%)
Total3,286 (57.6%)2,415 (42.4%)

Education in Gonzales

School Enrollment in Gonzales

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,272 students in Gonzales are high school (998 | 30.5%), middle school (685 | 20.9%), and college / undergraduate (524 | 16.0%).
School Enrollment in Gonzales
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool792.4%
Kindergarten1574.8%
Elementary School51115.6%
Middle School68520.9%
High School99830.5%
College / Undergraduate52416.0%
Graduate / Professional3189.7%
Total3,272100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gonzales

Out of a total of 3,272 students who are enrolled in schools in Gonzales, 85 (2.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,187 (97.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 33 (8.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 246 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gonzales
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds190 (96.5%)7 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old513 (96.4%)19 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds738 (98.9%)8 (1.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds671 (97.8%)15 (2.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds246 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds365 (91.7%)33 (8.3%)
35 Years and over291 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)
Total3,187 (97.4%)85 (2.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gonzales

Science & technology (571 | 25.6%), business (341 | 15.3%), engineering (269 | 12.1%), education (252 | 11.3%), and social sciences (240 | 10.8%) are the most common fields of study among 2,231 individuals in Gonzales who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gonzales
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics210.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural723.2%
Physical & Health Sciences120.5%
Psychology381.7%
Social Sciences24010.8%
Engineering26912.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology57125.6%
Business34115.3%
Education25211.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1627.3%
Visual & Performing Arts321.4%
Communications1145.1%
Arts & Humanities1074.8%
Total2,231100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gonzales

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gonzales

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gonzales are males with 2 vehicles (1,635, accounting for 49.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,045, making up 67.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gonzales
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle40 (1.2%)84 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle780 (23.8%)608 (25.2%)
2 Vehicles1,635 (49.9%)1,045 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles491 (15.0%)355 (14.7%)
4 Vehicles320 (9.8%)308 (12.8%)
5 or more Vehicles11 (0.3%)9 (0.4%)
Total3,277 (100.0%)2,409 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gonzales

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gonzales are 15 to 19 minutes (973 commuters, 18.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (916 commuters, 17.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (773 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Gonzales
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes500.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3045.7%
10 to 14 Minutes91617.1%
15 to 19 Minutes97318.2%
20 to 24 Minutes64212.0%
25 to 29 Minutes70813.3%
30 to 34 Minutes77314.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1432.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1532.9%
45 to 59 Minutes2875.4%
60 to 89 Minutes3907.3%
90 or more Minutes60.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Gonzales

The most common commute times in Gonzales are 20 to 24 minutes (593 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (552 commuters, 25.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gonzales
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (0.1%)48 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes129 (4.0%)175 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes536 (16.8%)380 (17.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes421 (13.2%)552 (25.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes593 (18.5%)49 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes417 (13.0%)291 (13.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes548 (17.1%)225 (10.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes88 (2.8%)55 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes41 (1.3%)112 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes157 (4.9%)130 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes268 (8.4%)122 (5.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (0.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gonzales

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gonzales are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (846, 26.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (419, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gonzales
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM846 (26.4%)300 (14.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM314 (9.8%)240 (11.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM98 (3.1%)8 (0.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM622 (19.4%)328 (15.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM209 (6.5%)121 (5.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM404 (12.6%)419 (19.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM71 (2.2%)205 (9.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM83 (2.6%)100 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM304 (9.5%)77 (3.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (0.2%)65 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)64 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)71 (3.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM244 (7.6%)147 (6.9%)
Total3,200 (100.0%)2,145 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gonzales

Occupancy by Ownership in Gonzales

Of the total 5,327 dwellings in Gonzales, owner-occupied units account for 3,823 (71.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,504 (28.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gonzales
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,82371.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,50428.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,327100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gonzales

Occupancy by Household Size in Gonzales
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,92736.2%
2-Person Household1,85334.8%
3-Person Household4237.9%
4+ Person Household1,12421.1%
Total Housing Units5,327100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gonzales

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gonzales
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household877 (45.5%)1,050 (54.5%)
2-Person Household1,591 (85.9%)262 (14.1%)
3-Person Household367 (86.8%)56 (13.2%)
4+ Person Household988 (87.9%)136 (12.1%)
Total Housing Units3,823 (71.8%)1,504 (28.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gonzales

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gonzales
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School330 (69.3%)146 (30.7%)
High School Diploma1,142 (67.6%)547 (32.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,307 (81.7%)292 (18.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,044 (66.8%)519 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gonzales

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gonzales
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,21222.8%
35 to 44 Years94717.8%
45 to 54 Years63912.0%
55 to 64 Years1,18922.3%
65 to 74 Years70413.2%
75 to 84 Years5269.9%
85 Years and Over1102.1%
Total5,327100.0%

Housing Finances in Gonzales

Median Income by Occupancy in Gonzales

Median Income by Occupancy in Gonzales
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,823 (71.8%)$68,508
Renter-Occupied1,504 (28.2%)$56,298
Average5,327 (100.0%)$66,310

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gonzales

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gonzales
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00088 (2.3%)38 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (0.3%)50 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999102 (2.7%)42 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999180 (4.7%)16 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999108 (2.8%)244 (16.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999138 (3.6%)101 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999599 (15.7%)90 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999724 (18.9%)240 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999592 (15.5%)348 (23.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999885 (23.2%)216 (14.4%)
$150,000 or more394 (10.3%)119 (7.9%)
Total3,823 (100.0%)1,504 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gonzales

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gonzales
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300303 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499807 (21.1%)37 (2.5%)
$500 to $799616 (16.1%)74 (4.9%)
$800 to $999226 (5.9%)275 (18.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,239 (32.4%)429 (28.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999399 (10.4%)358 (23.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499218 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more15 (0.4%)66 (4.4%)
Total3,823 (100.0%)1,504 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gonzales

Housing Structures in Gonzales

Housing Structures in Gonzales
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,90473.3%
Single Unit, Attached390.7%
2 Unit Apartments230.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1011.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments721.3%
10 or more Apartments95617.9%
Mobile Home / Other2324.4%
Total5,327100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gonzales

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gonzales
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,574 (91.5%)330 (8.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments16 (15.8%)85 (84.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments19 (2.0%)937 (98.0%)
Mobile Home / Other214 (92.2%)18 (7.8%)
Total3,823 (71.8%)1,504 (28.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gonzales

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gonzales
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room41 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms50 (1.3%)563 (37.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,461 (38.2%)760 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,476 (38.6%)56 (3.7%)
8 or more Rooms795 (20.8%)125 (8.3%)
Total3,823 (100.0%)1,504 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gonzales

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gonzales
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,304 (34.1%)18 (1.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity2,490 (65.1%)1,486 (98.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used19 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,823 (100.0%)1,504 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gonzales

Household Vehicle Usage in Gonzales
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle179 (4.7%)129 (8.6%)
1 Vehicle953 (24.9%)1,086 (72.2%)
2 Vehicles1,916 (50.1%)249 (16.6%)
3 or more Vehicles775 (20.3%)40 (2.7%)
Total3,823 (100.0%)1,504 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gonzales

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gonzales

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,5512,272
Median Property Value$231,500$193,100
Median Household Income$62,199$267
Monthly Housing Costs$386$15
Real Estate Taxes$442$226

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gonzales

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gonzales
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000118 (7.6%)92 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99996 (6.2%)187 (8.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999900 (58.0%)1,762 (77.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999370 (23.9%)224 (9.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99967 (4.3%)7 (0.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)2,272 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gonzales

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gonzales
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (2.1%)56 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999245 (15.8%)68 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (4.3%)145 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999212 (13.7%)72 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999307 (19.8%)387 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999144 (9.3%)417 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999417 (26.9%)448 (19.7%)
$150,000 or more127 (8.2%)468 (20.6%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)2,272 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gonzales

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gonzales
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x406 (26.2%)78,750 (3,466.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x468 (30.2%)853 (37.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x58 (3.7%)479 (21.1%)
4.0x or more619 (39.9%)267 (11.7%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)2,272 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gonzales

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gonzales
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,048 (67.6%)68 (3.0%)
$800 to $1,499134 (8.6%)1,008 (44.4%)
$800 to $1,499277 (17.9%)516 (22.7%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)2,272 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gonzales

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gonzales

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gonzales
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years742 (98.7%)10 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years2,170 (98.0%)44 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years548 (60.1%)364 (39.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,704 (86.3%)270 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,217 (88.9%)152 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,064 (90.0%)118 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,719 (92.5%)140 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,009 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older875 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,048 (91.0%)1,098 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gonzales

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gonzales
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born742 (98.7%)10 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,170 (98.0%)44 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen548 (60.1%)364 (39.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gonzales

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gonzales
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,398 (85.2%)243 (14.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,689 (97.4%)46 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,947 (81.0%)458 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,267 (98.6%)32 (1.4%)
$100,000 and over3,702 (92.1%)319 (7.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gonzales

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gonzales
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6349 (46.4%)393 (52.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,557 (70.3%)1,009 (45.6%)
19 to 25 Years98 (10.7%)460 (50.4%)
25 to 34 Years553 (28.0%)1,453 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years335 (24.5%)883 (64.5%)
45 to 54 Years161 (13.6%)903 (76.4%)
55 to 64 Years400 (21.5%)1,451 (78.0%)
65 to 74 Years932 (92.4%)681 (67.5%)
75 Years and over862 (98.5%)458 (52.3%)
Total5,247 (43.2%)7,691 (63.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gonzales

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gonzales
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years124 (11.4%)18 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years231 (13.3%)201 (14.2%)
35 to 64 Years380 (18.3%)281 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years195 (42.7%)71 (12.9%)
75 Years and over162 (61.1%)268 (43.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gonzales

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gonzales: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years107 (5.2%)13 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years106 (23.2%)12 (2.2%)
75 Years and over54 (20.4%)143 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gonzales: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (0.2%)5 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years26 (1.5%)64 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years57 (2.8%)132 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.6%)
75 Years and over22 (8.3%)67 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gonzales: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years122 (11.2%)18 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years193 (11.1%)166 (11.8%)
35 to 64 Years85 (4.1%)91 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years34 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over97 (36.6%)35 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gonzales: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)94 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years269 (13.0%)87 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years63 (13.8%)50 (9.1%)
75 Years and over101 (38.1%)116 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gonzales: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years121 (11.1%)13 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)94 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years73 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over52 (19.6%)41 (6.7%)

Technology Access in Gonzales

Computing Device Access in Gonzales

Computing Device Access in Gonzales
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,07376.5%
Smartphone4,78089.7%
Tablet3,72469.9%
No Computing Device3005.6%
Total5,327100.0%

Internet Access in Gonzales

Internet Access in Gonzales
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4,09676.9%
Cellular Data Only3757.0%
Satellite Internet4919.2%
No Internet59811.2%
Total5,327100.0%

Gonzales Summary

Gonzales, Louisiana is a small city located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It is situated along the Mississippi River, about 25 miles southeast of Baton Rouge. The city has a population of 10,817 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Ascension Parish.
Gonzales is known as the “Jambalaya Capital of the World” and is home to the annual Jambalaya Festival. The city is also home to the Louisiana State Fair, which is held every year in October.

History

Gonzales was founded in 1809 by Don Carlos de Grand Pré, a Spanish land grantee. The city was named after Don Carlos’ son, Don Gonzalo de Grand Pré. The city was originally a trading post and was the site of the Battle of Gonzales, the first battle of the Texas Revolution.
In the early 1900s, Gonzales was a thriving agricultural center, with cotton, sugar cane, and corn being the main crops. The city was also home to several sawmills and brickyards.

Geography

Gonzales is located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, about 25 miles southeast of Baton Rouge. The city is situated along the Mississippi River and is bordered by the cities of Donaldsonville to the north, Prairieville to the east, and Sorrento to the south.
The city has a total area of 5.3 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Gonzales’ economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large industrial plants, including a chemical plant, a paper mill, and a steel mill.
Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to several large farms, which produce cotton, sugar cane, corn, and other crops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Gonzales had a population of 10,817. The racial makeup of the city was 68.3% White, 28.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
The median household income in Gonzales was $37,845, and the median family income was $45,945. The per capita income was $19,845. About 17.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Gonzales is served by the Ascension Parish School District. The city is home to several schools, including Gonzales High School, Gonzales Middle School, and Gonzales Elementary School.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gonzales?
Total Population of Gonzales is 12,356.
What is the Total Male Population of Gonzales?
Total Male Population of Gonzales is 6,026.
What is the Total Female Population of Gonzales?
Total Female Population of Gonzales is 6,330.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gonzales?
There are 95.20 Males per 100 Females in Gonzales.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gonzales?
There are 105.04 Females per 100 Males in Gonzales.
What is the Median Population Age in Gonzales?
Median Population Age in Gonzales is 36.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gonzales
Average Family Size in Gonzales is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gonzales
Average Household Size in Gonzales is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gonzales?
Per Capita income in Gonzales is $34,406.
What is the Median Family Income in Gonzales?
Median Family Income in Gonzales is $78,915.
What is the Median Household income in Gonzales?
Median Household Income in Gonzales is $66,310.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gonzales?
Income or Wage Gap in Gonzales is 57.7%.
Women in Gonzales earn 42.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gonzales?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gonzales is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gonzales?
There are 6,253 People in the Labor Forcein in Gonzales.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gonzales?
64.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Gonzales.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gonzales?
Unemployment Rate in Gonzales is 8.9%.