Gatesville, TX
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Gatesville Overview
15,848
TOTAL POPULATION
6,335
MALE POPULATION
9,513
FEMALE POPULATION
66.59
MALES / 100 FEMALES
150.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,349
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,382
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,536
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,281
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
22.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Gatesville Area Codes
Race in Gatesville
The most populous races in Gatesville are White / Caucasian (9,582 | 60.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3,993 | 25.2%), and Two or more Races (2,807 | 17.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 154 | 1.0% |
| Black / African American | 2,440 | 15.4% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 15 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,993 | 25.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 75 | 0.5% |
| White / Caucasian | 9,582 | 60.5% |
| Two or more Races | 2,807 | 17.7% |
| Some other Race | 775 | 4.9% |
| Total | 15,848 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Gatesville
The most populous ancestries reported in Gatesville are Mexican (3,270 | 20.6%), German (1,751 | 11.1%), Irish (1,597 | 10.1%), English (1,317 | 8.3%), and American (1,136 | 7.2%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Gatesville residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 24 | 0.2% |
| American | 1,136 | 7.2% |
| Apache | 105 | 0.7% |
| Arab | 22 | 0.1% |
| Australian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 13 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 132 | 0.8% |
| Brazilian | 11 | 0.1% |
| British | 26 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 8 | 0.1% |
| Cajun | 4 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 122 | 0.8% |
| Cherokee | 543 | 3.4% |
| Cheyenne | 3 | 0.0% |
| Chickasaw | 6 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 16 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 130 | 0.8% |
| Colombian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Comanche | 36 | 0.2% |
| Creek | 31 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 59 | 0.4% |
| Czech | 70 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 27 | 0.2% |
| Dominican | 8 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 190 | 1.2% |
| Dutch West Indian | 30 | 0.2% |
| English | 1,317 | 8.3% |
| European | 184 | 1.2% |
| Finnish | 6 | 0.0% |
| French | 245 | 1.5% |
| French Canadian | 113 | 0.7% |
| German | 1,751 | 11.1% |
| Guatemalan | 13 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 49 | 0.3% |
| Honduran | 32 | 0.2% |
| Hopi | 15 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 29 | 0.2% |
| Indian (Asian) | 113 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 1,597 | 10.1% |
| Italian | 331 | 2.1% |
| Jamaican | 47 | 0.3% |
| Japanese | 23 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 126 | 0.8% |
| Lebanese | 13 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 3,270 | 20.6% |
| Mexican American Indian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Moroccan | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 30 | 0.2% |
| New Zealander | 41 | 0.3% |
| Nigerian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.2% |
| Panamanian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 116 | 0.7% |
| Portuguese | 36 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 94 | 0.6% |
| Russian | 37 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 70 | 0.4% |
| Samoan | 8 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 37 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 60 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 223 | 1.4% |
| Sioux | 8 | 0.1% |
| Somali | 6 | 0.0% |
| South American | 24 | 0.2% |
| South American Indian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 144 | 0.9% |
| Spanish | 69 | 0.4% |
| Subsaharan African | 50 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 144 | 0.9% |
| Thai | 36 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 37 | 0.2% |
| Yaqui | 7 | 0.0% | View All 78 Rows |
Immigrants in Gatesville
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gatesville came from Latin America (624 | 3.9%), Central America (505 | 3.2%), Mexico (427 | 2.7%), Asia (126 | 0.8%), and Caribbean (93 | 0.6%), together accounting for 11.2% of all Gatesville residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 29 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 126 | 0.8% |
| Brazil | 11 | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | 15 | 0.1% |
| Cameroon | 14 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 5 | 0.0% |
| Caribbean | 93 | 0.6% |
| Central America | 505 | 3.2% |
| China | 6 | 0.0% |
| Colombia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 6 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 6 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 10 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 12 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 32 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 30 | 0.2% |
| Germany | 18 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 25 | 0.2% |
| Haiti | 49 | 0.3% |
| Honduras | 21 | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | 6 | 0.0% |
| India | 25 | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | 38 | 0.2% |
| Japan | 4 | 0.0% |
| Laos | 6 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 624 | 3.9% |
| Mexico | 427 | 2.7% |
| Middle Africa | 14 | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | 6 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 15 | 0.1% |
| Peru | 13 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 70 | 0.4% |
| Somalia | 6 | 0.0% |
| South America | 26 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 25 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 91 | 0.6% |
| Ukraine | 12 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 6 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 18 | 0.1% | View All 39 Rows |
Sex and Age in Gatesville
Sex and Age in Gatesville
The most populous age groups in Gatesville are 30 to 34 Years (842 | 13.3%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,488 | 15.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 192 (3.0%) | 177 (1.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 157 (2.5%) | 242 (2.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 292 (4.6%) | 133 (1.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 278 (4.4%) | 133 (1.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 236 (3.7%) | 432 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 471 (7.4%) | 1,096 (11.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 842 (13.3%) | 1,363 (14.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 687 (10.8%) | 1,488 (15.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 718 (11.3%) | 1,024 (10.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 513 (8.1%) | 634 (6.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 492 (7.8%) | 616 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 555 (8.8%) | 862 (9.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 351 (5.5%) | 327 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 262 (4.1%) | 435 (4.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 119 (1.9%) | 160 (1.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 63 (1.0%) | 200 (2.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 33 (0.5%) | 84 (0.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 74 (1.2%) | 107 (1.1%) |
| Total | 6,335 (100.0%) | 9,513 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Gatesville
Median Family Size in Gatesville
The median family size in Gatesville is 3.01 persons per family, with single male/father families (66 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (488 | 27.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,198 (68.4%) | 3.01 |
| Single Male/Father | 66 (3.8%) | 4.12 |
| Single Female/Mother | 488 (27.9%) | 2.84 |
| Total Families | 1,752 (100.0%) | 3.01 |
Median Household Size in Gatesville
The median household size in Gatesville is 2.26 persons per household, with single male/father households (66 | 2.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.12 persons per household. non-family households (1,237 | 41.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,198 (40.1%) | 3.01 |
| Single Male/Father | 66 (2.2%) | 4.12 |
| Single Female/Mother | 488 (16.3%) | 2.96 |
| Non-family | 1,237 (41.4%) | 1.16 |
| Total Households | 2,989 (100.0%) | 2.26 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gatesville
Out of a total of 2,989 households in Gatesville, 1,752 (58.6%) are family households, while 1,237 (41.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 836, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,074.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,074 (35.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 836 (28.0%) | 137 (4.6%) |
| 3-Person Households | 373 (12.5%) | 7 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 273 (9.1%) | 19 (0.6%) |
| 5-Person Households | 172 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 67 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 31 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,752 (58.6%) | 1,237 (41.4%) |
Female Fertility in Gatesville
Fertility by Age in Gatesville
Average fertility rate in Gatesville is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.3% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 171 (76.3%) | 59.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 53 (23.7%) | 16.0 |
| Total | 224 (100.0%) | 35.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gatesville
28.1% of women with births (224) in Gatesville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 83.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 34.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 28 (16.4%) | 143 (83.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 35 (66.0%) | 18 (34.0%) |
| Total | 63 (28.1%) | 161 (71.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Gatesville
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 8 (3.6%) | 5.0 |
| High School Diploma | 75 (33.5%) | 44.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 141 (62.9%) | 51.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 224 (100.0%) | 35.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gatesville
71.9% of women with births in Gatesville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 55 (73.3%) | 20 (26.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 63 (28.1%) | 161 (71.9%) |
Income in Gatesville
Income Overview in Gatesville
Per Capita Income in Gatesville is $17,349, while median incomes of families and households are $63,382 and $46,536 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 15,848 | $17,349 |
| Median Family Income | 1,752 | $63,382 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,752 | $87,546 |
| Median Household Income | 2,989 | $46,536 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,989 | $69,116 |
| Income Deficit | 1,752 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 15,848 | 14.64% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 15,848 | 85.36¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 15,848 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Gatesville
Average Earnings in Gatesville are $31,253, $34,293 for men and $29,271 for women, a difference of 14.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,035 (40.2%) | $34,293 |
| Female | 3,022 (59.8%) | $29,271 |
| Total | 5,057 (100.0%) | $31,253 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gatesville
The most common earnings brackets in Gatesville are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (330 | 16.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (417 | 13.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 101 (5.0%) | 201 (6.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 46 (2.3%) | 141 (4.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 237 (11.7%) | 193 (6.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 28 (1.4%) | 103 (3.4%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 27 (1.3%) | 147 (4.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 42 (2.1%) | 185 (6.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 73 (3.6%) | 114 (3.8%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 42 (2.1%) | 44 (1.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 56 (2.8%) | 112 (3.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 45 (2.2%) | 78 (2.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 57 (2.8%) | 214 (7.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 330 (16.2%) | 417 (13.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 108 (5.3%) | 176 (5.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 103 (5.1%) | 198 (6.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 93 (4.6%) | 168 (5.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 55 (2.7%) | 59 (1.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 88 (4.3%) | 207 (6.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 97 (4.8%) | 47 (1.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 193 (9.5%) | 138 (4.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 214 (10.5%) | 80 (2.6%) |
| Total | 2,035 (100.0%) | 3,022 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gatesville
Average earnings in Gatesville are $34,915 for men and $30,150 for women, a difference of 13.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,071, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,872. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,852.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $32,872 | $15,852 |
| High School Diploma | $34,339 | $22,679 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $36,579 | $27,500 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,071 | $55,250 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $34,915 | $30,150 |
Family Income in Gatesville
Family Income Brackets in Gatesville
According to the Gatesville family income data, there are 329 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 40 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 40 | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 47 | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 159 | 9.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 151 | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 329 | 18.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 287 | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 240 | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 265 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 123 | 7.0% |
| $200,000+ | 110 | 6.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gatesville
5-person families (211 | 12.0%) account for the highest median family income in Gatesville with $127,545 per family, while 5-person families (211 | 12.0%) have the highest median income of $25,509 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 849 (48.5%) | $44,792 |
| 3-Person Families | 385 (22.0%) | $42,083 |
| 4-Person Families | 248 (14.2%) | $81,250 |
| 5-Person Families | 211 (12.0%) | $127,545 |
| 6-Person Families | 28 (1.6%) | $71,250 |
| 7+ Person Families | 31 (1.8%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,752 (100.0%) | $63,382 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gatesville
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 309 (17.6%) | $30,531 |
| 1 Earner | 580 (33.1%) | $42,341 |
| 2 Earners | 763 (43.5%) | $97,904 |
| 3+ Earners | 100 (5.7%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,752 (100.0%) | $63,382 |
Household Income in Gatesville
Household Income Brackets in Gatesville
With 556 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Gatesville, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 120 households (4.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 123 | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 140 | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 460 | 15.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 320 | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 517 | 17.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 556 | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 320 | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 302 | 10.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 135 | 4.5% |
| $200,000+ | 120 | 4.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Gatesville
The median household income in Gatesville is $46,536, with the highest median household income of $63,467 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 913 households (30.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 86 households (2.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 86 (2.9%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 913 (30.5%) | $63,467 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 985 (33.0%) | $55,875 |
| 65+ Years | 1,005 (33.6%) | $33,718 |
| Total | 2,989 (100.0%) | $46,536 |
Poverty in Gatesville
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gatesville
With 12.1% poverty level for males and 11.0% for females among the residents of Gatesville, 18 to 24 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (30.1%) and 136 females (29.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 16 (8.3%) | 27 (16.4%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (6.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 55 (24.1%) | 8 (17.4%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 36 (24.5%) | 14 (28.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 60 (30.1%) | 13 (13.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 57 (12.7%) | 17 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 33 (6.2%) | 136 (29.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 66 (15.2%) | 41 (9.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 64 (12.0%) | 24 (6.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.7%) | 57 (10.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (18.4%) | 31 (8.7%) |
| Total | 414 (12.1%) | 386 (11.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gatesville
According to the poverty statistics in Gatesville, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 176 (91.7%) | 138 (83.6%) |
| 5 Years | 45 (100.0%) | 43 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 176 (100.0%) | 268 (93.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 173 (75.9%) | 38 (82.6%) |
| 15 Years | 33 (100.0%) | 41 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 111 (75.5%) | 36 (72.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 139 (69.9%) | 81 (86.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 393 (87.3%) | 628 (97.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 498 (93.8%) | 332 (70.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 369 (84.8%) | 376 (90.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 467 (87.9%) | 328 (93.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 340 (98.3%) | 486 (89.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 93 (81.6%) | 326 (91.3%) |
| Total | 3,013 (87.9%) | 3,121 (89.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gatesville
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gatesville show that 4.6% or 55 of the total 1,198 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.1%, comprising of 55 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 625 (91.9%) | 55 (8.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 418 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 87 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,143 (95.4%) | 55 (4.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gatesville
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (32.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (14.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gatesville
The poverty data for Gatesville shows that 55 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 71 of the single-parent households (12.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 households (8.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 55 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (26.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Total | 55 (4.6%) | 71 (12.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Gatesville
Employment by Class of Employer in Gatesville
Among the 2,946 employed individuals in Gatesville, private company employees (1,666 | 56.6%), state government employees (384 | 13.0%), and local government employees (295 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,666 | 56.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 66 | 2.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 189 | 6.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 117 | 4.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 295 | 10.0% |
| State Government Employees | 384 | 13.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 229 | 7.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,946 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Gatesville
According to the labor force statistics for Gatesville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,581), 22.5% or 3,281 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 220 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 29.4% or 99 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 62.6% or 62 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 99 (29.4%) | 62 (62.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 143 (21.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 197 (12.6%) | 16 (8.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 637 (28.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 803 (20.5%) | 111 (13.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 634 (28.1%) | 18 (2.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 410 (28.9%) | 6 (1.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 164 (24.2%) | 5 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 170 (17.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,281 (22.5%) | 220 (6.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gatesville
According to labor force statistics for Gatesville, 23.6% of individuals (2,841) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,039) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 153 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 50.6% or 469 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.4% or 58 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 333 (13.1%) | 442 (17.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 777 (20.4%) | 126 (3.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,267 (26.6%) | 257 (5.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 469 (50.6%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Total | 2,841 (23.6%) | 650 (5.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Gatesville
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gatesville are Management (381 | 13.0%), Community & Social Service (260 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (173 | 5.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (127 | 4.3%), and Business & Financial (103 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gatesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (86.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 226 (59.3%) | 155 (40.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 42 (40.8%) | 61 (59.2%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 45 (86.5%) | 7 (13.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 101 (38.9%) | 159 (61.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 58 (33.5%) | 115 (66.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 43 (64.2%) | 24 (35.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 127 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 92 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 414 (44.9%) | 509 (55.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,556 (53.1%) | 1,376 (46.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Gatesville are Security & Protection (428 | 14.6%), Law Enforcement (346 | 11.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (88 | 3.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (82 | 2.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (41 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Gatesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (82.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (81.7%), and Security & Protection (48.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (59.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 206 (48.1%) | 222 (51.9%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 67 (81.7%) | 15 (18.3%) |
| Law Enforcement | 139 (40.2%) | 207 (59.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 41 (46.6%) | 47 (53.4%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 34 (82.9%) | 7 (17.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 281 (46.8%) | 320 (53.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,556 (53.1%) | 1,376 (46.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gatesville are Office & Administration (299 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (243 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 102 (42.0%) | 141 (58.0%) |
| Office & Administration | 9 (3.0%) | 290 (97.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 111 (20.5%) | 431 (79.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,556 (53.1%) | 1,376 (46.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gatesville are Construction & Extraction (239 | 8.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (107 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 218 (91.2%) | 21 (8.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 107 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 351 (94.4%) | 21 (5.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,556 (53.1%) | 1,376 (46.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gatesville are Transportation (221 | 7.5%), Production (160 | 5.5%), and Material Moving (113 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 113 (70.6%) | 47 (29.4%) |
| Transportation | 202 (91.4%) | 19 (8.6%) |
| Material Moving | 84 (74.3%) | 29 (25.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 399 (80.8%) | 95 (19.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,556 (53.1%) | 1,376 (46.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Gatesville
Employment Industries in Gatesville
The major employment industries in Gatesville include Public Administration (501 | 17.1%), Manufacturing (324 | 11.1%), Construction (310 | 10.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (285 | 9.7%), and Retail Trade (276 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gatesville
The Gatesville industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86.7%), and Finance & Insurance (81.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 283 (91.3%) | 27 (8.7%) |
| Manufacturing | 171 (52.8%) | 153 (47.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 133 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 159 (57.6%) | 117 (42.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 152 (88.9%) | 19 (11.1%) |
| Utilities | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 20 (18.9%) | 86 (81.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 43 (63.2%) | 25 (36.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 34 (45.3%) | 41 (54.7%) |
| Educational Services | 103 (44.0%) | 131 (56.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 38 (13.3%) | 247 (86.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 14 (77.8%) | 4 (22.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 77 (43.3%) | 101 (56.7%) |
| Public Administration | 125 (24.9%) | 376 (75.0%) |
| Total | 1,556 (53.1%) | 1,376 (46.9%) |
Education in Gatesville
School Enrollment in Gatesville
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,802 students in Gatesville are high school (948 | 33.8%), college / undergraduate (874 | 31.2%), and middle school (362 | 12.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 100 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 2.2% |
| Elementary School | 299 | 10.7% |
| Middle School | 362 | 12.9% |
| High School | 948 | 33.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 874 | 31.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 158 | 5.6% |
| Total | 2,802 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gatesville
Out of a total of 2,802 students who are enrolled in schools in Gatesville, 381 (13.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,421 (86.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 230 (25.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 66 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 66 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 327 (88.4%) | 43 (11.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 341 (95.8%) | 15 (4.2%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 243 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 41 (83.7%) | 8 (16.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 134 (95.0%) | 7 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 596 (88.3%) | 79 (11.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 672 (74.5%) | 230 (25.5%) |
| Total | 2,421 (86.4%) | 381 (13.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gatesville
Business (299 | 25.5%), science & technology (241 | 20.6%), education (160 | 13.7%), arts & humanities (146 | 12.5%), and liberal arts & history (85 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,171 individuals in Gatesville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 10 | 0.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 44 | 3.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 9 | 0.8% |
| Psychology | 27 | 2.3% |
| Social Sciences | 39 | 3.3% |
| Engineering | 36 | 3.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 1 | 0.1% |
| Science & Technology | 241 | 20.6% |
| Business | 299 | 25.5% |
| Education | 160 | 13.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 23 | 2.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 85 | 7.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 51 | 4.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 146 | 12.5% |
| Total | 1,171 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Gatesville
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gatesville
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gatesville are males with 2 vehicles (584, accounting for 37.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (445, making up 43.1%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 13 (0.8%) | 24 (1.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 452 (29.0%) | 438 (32.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 584 (37.4%) | 445 (32.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 432 (27.7%) | 229 (16.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 63 (4.0%) | 210 (15.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 16 (1.0%) | 9 (0.7%) |
| Total | 1,560 (100.0%) | 1,355 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Gatesville
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gatesville are 10 to 14 minutes (714 commuters, 25.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (675 commuters, 24.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (381 commuters, 13.7%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 138 | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 675 | 24.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 714 | 25.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 381 | 13.7% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 25 | 0.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 18 | 0.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 206 | 7.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 27 | 1.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 184 | 6.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 201 | 7.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 161 | 5.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 47 | 1.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Gatesville
The most common commute times in Gatesville are 10 to 14 minutes (333 commuters, 23.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (453 commuters, 33.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 79 (5.6%) | 59 (4.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 222 (15.6%) | 453 (33.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 333 (23.4%) | 381 (28.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 243 (17.1%) | 138 (10.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (1.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 18 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 140 (9.9%) | 66 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 8 (0.6%) | 19 (1.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 97 (6.8%) | 87 (6.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 110 (7.7%) | 91 (6.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 125 (8.8%) | 36 (2.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 47 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gatesville
The most frequent times of departure to work in Gatesville are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (351, 24.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (302, 22.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 77 (5.4%) | 30 (2.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 131 (9.2%) | 8 (0.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 91 (6.4%) | 82 (6.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 138 (9.7%) | 100 (7.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 88 (6.2%) | 68 (5.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 269 (18.9%) | 296 (21.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 351 (24.7%) | 302 (22.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 22 (1.5%) | 77 (5.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 47 (3.3%) | 52 (3.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 22 (1.5%) | 55 (4.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 59 (4.2%) | 79 (5.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 28 (2.0%) | 6 (0.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 45 (3.2%) | 58 (4.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 54 (3.8%) | 142 (10.5%) |
| Total | 1,422 (100.0%) | 1,355 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Gatesville
Occupancy by Ownership in Gatesville
Of the total 2,989 dwellings in Gatesville, owner-occupied units account for 1,713 (57.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,276 (42.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,713 | 57.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,276 | 42.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,989 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Gatesville
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,074 | 35.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 973 | 32.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 380 | 12.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 562 | 18.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,989 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gatesville
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 404 (37.6%) | 670 (62.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 652 (67.0%) | 321 (33.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 240 (63.2%) | 140 (36.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 417 (74.2%) | 145 (25.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,713 (57.3%) | 1,276 (42.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gatesville
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 151 (59.5%) | 103 (40.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 485 (51.9%) | 450 (48.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 730 (58.7%) | 513 (41.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 347 (62.3%) | 210 (37.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gatesville
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 558 | 18.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 441 | 14.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 458 | 15.3% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 527 | 17.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 607 | 20.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 320 | 10.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 78 | 2.6% |
| Total | 2,989 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Gatesville
Median Income by Occupancy in Gatesville
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,713 (57.3%) | $63,618 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,276 (42.7%) | $35,278 |
| Average | 2,989 (100.0%) | $46,536 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gatesville
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 28 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 94 (7.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 96 (5.6%) | 43 (3.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 69 (4.0%) | 187 (14.7%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 112 (6.5%) | 91 (7.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 105 (6.1%) | 214 (16.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 352 (20.5%) | 164 (12.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 284 (16.6%) | 273 (21.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 185 (10.8%) | 135 (10.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 242 (14.1%) | 60 (4.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 240 (14.0%) | 15 (1.2%) |
| Total | 1,713 (100.0%) | 1,276 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gatesville
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 203 (11.8%) | 17 (1.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 258 (15.1%) | 27 (2.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 373 (21.8%) | 329 (25.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 124 (7.2%) | 322 (25.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 377 (22.0%) | 450 (35.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 261 (15.2%) | 26 (2.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 110 (6.4%) | 8 (0.6%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (1.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 7 (0.4%) | 24 (1.9%) |
| Total | 1,713 (100.0%) | 1,276 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Gatesville
Housing Structures in Gatesville
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,235 | 74.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 89 | 3.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 53 | 1.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 108 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 280 | 9.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 173 | 5.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 51 | 1.7% |
| Total | 2,989 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gatesville
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,642 (73.5%) | 593 (26.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 16 (18.0%) | 73 (82.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 12 (22.6%) | 41 (77.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 280 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 15 (8.7%) | 158 (91.3%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 28 (54.9%) | 23 (45.1%) |
| Total | 1,713 (57.3%) | 1,276 (42.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gatesville
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.5%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 61 (3.6%) | 432 (33.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 710 (41.4%) | 504 (39.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 637 (37.2%) | 279 (21.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 305 (17.8%) | 54 (4.2%) |
| Total | 1,713 (100.0%) | 1,276 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gatesville
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 912 (53.2%) | 481 (37.7%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 4 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 778 (45.4%) | 789 (61.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 6 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 13 (0.8%) | 6 (0.5%) |
| Total | 1,713 (100.0%) | 1,276 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Gatesville
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 126 (7.4%) | 100 (7.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 520 (30.4%) | 833 (65.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 582 (34.0%) | 234 (18.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 485 (28.3%) | 109 (8.5%) |
| Total | 1,713 (100.0%) | 1,276 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Gatesville
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gatesville
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 844 | 869 |
| Median Property Value | $93,300 | $160,600 |
| Median Household Income | $44,556 | $142 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $472 | $7 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,224 | $63 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gatesville
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 79 (9.4%) | 25 (2.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 422 (50.0%) | 195 (22.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 299 (35.4%) | 599 (68.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 18 (2.1%) | 50 (5.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 14 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 12 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 844 (100.0%) | 869 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gatesville
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 21 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 157 (18.6%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 73 (8.6%) | 120 (13.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 205 (24.3%) | 32 (3.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 127 (15.0%) | 147 (16.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 97 (11.5%) | 157 (18.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 66 (7.8%) | 88 (10.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 98 (11.6%) | 176 (20.3%) |
| Total | 844 (100.0%) | 869 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gatesville
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 323 (38.3%) | 67,027 (7,713.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 195 (23.1%) | 413 (47.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 150 (17.8%) | 260 (29.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 176 (20.8%) | 24 (2.8%) |
| Total | 844 (100.0%) | 869 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gatesville
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 147 (17.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 385 (45.6%) | 67 (7.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 259 (30.7%) | 166 (19.1%) |
| Total | 844 (100.0%) | 869 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Gatesville
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gatesville
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 418 (91.5%) | 39 (8.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,010 (93.3%) | 73 (6.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 179 (72.8%) | 67 (27.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 753 (70.6%) | 313 (29.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 664 (69.2%) | 295 (30.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 738 (92.4%) | 61 (7.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 728 (86.5%) | 114 (13.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 889 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 468 (99.4%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| Total | 5,847 (85.8%) | 965 (14.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gatesville
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 418 (91.5%) | 39 (8.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,010 (93.3%) | 73 (6.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 179 (72.8%) | 67 (27.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gatesville
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 833 (83.6%) | 163 (16.4%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,491 (88.4%) | 195 (11.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,016 (77.6%) | 293 (22.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 760 (97.9%) | 16 (2.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,608 (86.3%) | 255 (13.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gatesville
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 196 (42.9%) | 263 (57.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 325 (30.0%) | 755 (69.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 16 (6.5%) | 176 (71.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 148 (13.9%) | 655 (61.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 174 (18.1%) | 505 (52.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 185 (23.2%) | 561 (70.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 238 (28.3%) | 552 (65.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 889 (100.0%) | 615 (69.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 468 (99.4%) | 361 (76.6%) |
| Total | 2,639 (38.7%) | 4,443 (65.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gatesville
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 96 (15.3%) | 46 (9.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 90 (13.9%) | 52 (7.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 326 (23.1%) | 162 (13.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 204 (59.0%) | 284 (52.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 62 (54.4%) | 266 (74.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gatesville
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 44 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 81 (5.7%) | 11 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 71 (20.5%) | 6 (1.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (39.5%) | 111 (31.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (2.3%) | 8 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2 (0.1%) | 31 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (2.6%) | 17 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 113 (31.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 96 (15.3%) | 21 (4.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 53 (8.2%) | 34 (4.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 237 (16.8%) | 61 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (6.4%) | 18 (3.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (5.3%) | 62 (17.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 149 (10.6%) | 103 (8.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 185 (53.5%) | 271 (49.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (35.1%) | 214 (59.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (5.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 23 (1.6%) | 30 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 37 (10.7%) | 81 (14.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (5.3%) | 49 (13.7%) |
Technology Access in Gatesville
Computing Device Access in Gatesville
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,871 | 62.6% |
| Smartphone | 2,478 | 82.9% |
| Tablet | 1,445 | 48.3% |
| No Computing Device | 298 | 10.0% |
| Total | 2,989 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Gatesville
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 1,479 | 49.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 651 | 21.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 504 | 16.9% |
| No Internet | 456 | 15.3% |
| Total | 2,989 | 100.0% |
Gatesville Summary
Gatesville is a city located in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Coryell County and is located in Central Texas. The population of Gatesville was 15,751 at the 2010 census.
History
Gatesville was founded in 1854 by James G. Gates, a prominent local rancher and businessman. The city was named after him and was incorporated in 1873. The city was an important stop on the Chisholm Trail, and the site of the first courthouse in Coryell County.
Geography
Gatesville is located at 31°26'25" North, 97°44'17" West (31.440278, -97.737917). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Gatesville is a major center for the agricultural and ranching industries in Central Texas. The city is home to several large agricultural and ranching operations, including the Gatesville Livestock Auction, which is one of the largest livestock auctions in the state. The city is also home to several manufacturing and industrial businesses, including a large paper mill and a large metal fabrication plant.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,085 people, 5,093 households, and 3,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,717.2 people per square mile (662.3/km2). There were 5,619 housing units at an average density of 690.2 per square mile (266.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.
There were 5,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $30,945 versus $20,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 13.2% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Gatesville?
Total Population of Gatesville is 15,848.
What is the Total Male Population of Gatesville?
Total Male Population of Gatesville is 6,335.
What is the Total Female Population of Gatesville?
Total Female Population of Gatesville is 9,513.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gatesville?
There are 66.59 Males per 100 Females in Gatesville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gatesville?
There are 150.17 Females per 100 Males in Gatesville.
What is the Median Population Age in Gatesville?
Median Population Age in Gatesville is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gatesville
Average Family Size in Gatesville is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gatesville
Average Household Size in Gatesville is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gatesville?
Per Capita income in Gatesville is $17,349.
What is the Median Family Income in Gatesville?
Median Family Income in Gatesville is $63,382.
What is the Median Household income in Gatesville?
Median Household Income in Gatesville is $46,536.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gatesville?
Income or Wage Gap in Gatesville is 14.6%.
Women in Gatesville earn 85.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gatesville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gatesville is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gatesville?
There are 3,281 People in the Labor Forcein in Gatesville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gatesville?
22.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Gatesville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gatesville?
Unemployment Rate in Gatesville is 6.7%.